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Devil’s Rope
99% Invisible
The Dual Nature of Barbed Wire
This chapter explores the impact and transformation of barbed wire throughout history, from devastating Native American communities to its use as a tool of war in World War I. It also highlights a unique instance where barbed wire was used to connect people, allowing rural households to adopt telephone technology.
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