Why The Soviets Lost The Space Race

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Why The Soviets Lost The Space Race

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The meme shows Atlas (from Greek mythology) struggling to hold up what appears to be a globe, but instead of "the weight of the world," he's carrying "All of America's Industrial might" from... McMaster-Carr? For anyone who's ever frantically flipped through the legendary McMaster-Carr catalog (basically the Bible of industrial parts), this hits hard! The Soviets never stood a chance against the sheer overwhelming selection of nuts, bolts, and obscure industrial components that fueled the American space program. Need a specific 3/16" left-handed thermal-resistant widget for your rocket? McMaster-Carr probably has 47 varieties in stock, ready to ship same day.

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