On the Ball.

• Autores: James Burke
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 282, Nº. 1, 2000, págs. 105-105
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Discusses historical events impacted by technological developments. Use of the ball-point pen during World War II due to its performance at high altitudes; Description of the structure of ball-point pens and their role in the development of ball-bearing technology; Effect of Mercedes engines powering German airships in World War I.