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Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood actress and ingenious inventor, made a groundbreaking contribution to modern technology with her invention of frequency-hopping spread spectrum. Collaborating with composer George Antheil during World War II, she developed a secure communication system designed to prevent enemy jamming of radio-controlled torpedoes. Although initially overlooked, her innovation laid the foundation for technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS that are integral to our daily lives today. Lamarr's dual legacy as both a glamorous film star and a brilliant inventor continues to inspire, proving that creativity knows no boundaries.