The Seesaw and the Shoes

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Released May 05, 1945

Overview

This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the stethoscope, and a pair of shoes made of caoutchouc lead Charles Goodyear to discover the process for vulcanizing rubber.

Runtime

0h 11m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Seesaw and the Shoes


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

  • logo for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

    United States

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