Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Also Inventors

Hedy Lamarr

She’s not just another pretty face. Lamarr also is credited with making the technology behind blocking torpedos in WWII. This led to creations like GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth. Hedy Lamarr made the tech era, and we’re forever grateful.

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Robert Downey Jr. claims that Burger King saved his life from his drug addiction.
Actor Joaquin Phoenix was born in a cult, which might help explain why his siblings were named River, Rain, Liberty, and Summer. Their parents were members of Children of God group, which was founded in the 1960s.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.