10 Apollo-era technologies used today

The coolest technologies that the moon landing gave us -- that we still use today.

Memory Foam



Memory foam: Developed in 1966 to help absorb shock and used in NASA's airplane seats, temper foam has been used in everything from football helmets, hospital beds, and shoe insoles. Even specialized "memory foam" pillows and mattresses use this technology these days.

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