Almanac: Inventor Of The Taser

A homage to aerospace scientist Jack Cover, who died seven years ago and is best known for his invention: a weapon that shoots electricity. Charles Osgood reports.

Feb 8, 2016

A homage to aerospace scientist Jack Cover, who died seven years ago and is best known for his invention: a weapon that shoots electricity. Charles Osgood reports.

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