Hedy Lamarr is became a household name as a star in the golden age of Hollywood, but behind the scenes, she was also one of the greatest minds of the 20th century.
In the latest instalment of Lifehackers of History, we look at Lamarr’s remarkable achievements, including patenting frequency hopping in 1942 (thus setting the stage for future Bluetooth technology); designing aeroplane wings for Howard Hughes; and handing over Mussolini’s secrets to the allies.
She’s perhaps the only person to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and be a member of the National Inventor’s Council.
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