Seaweed v. Nazis: How a Typo Helped Win World War II | Odd Salon ODDMENTS 2017 8/8
Channel: Odd Salon
Date: 2017-12-14

During their race to crack German Enigma code in World War II, British intelligence made an embarrassing mistake involving algae and a missing letter "r". Join us to learn how that mistake inadvertently helped win the war.

Kate O'Donnell ~ Seaweed v. Nazis: How a Typo Helped Win World War II

Odd Salon ODDMENTS 2017: Our fourth annual celebration of odd bits & strange tales, overlooked marvels, unsung heroes, & uncommon knowledge.

Recorded live 12/12/2017 at Public Works, San Francisco, CA

Curated by Annetta Black
Edit, Camera, Post production: John Adams
Sound: Steen
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