About this episode
This episode explores how a tiny screw and its precise angle contributed to the development of a hidden empire in America through standardization.
A tiny screw. A precise angle. How America built a hidden empire, one standard at a time.
People in this episode
Host: Roman Mars
Topics covered
- screws
- engineering
- standardization
- American industry
- design
Keywords
- screw
- 60-degree
- standard
- empire
- design
- engineering
- America
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: America
Products: 60-Degree Screw
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