How Does Captain America's Shield Work?

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How Does Captain America's Shield Work?

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Jul 11, 2016

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Let's take a look at the fictional history of Captain America's indestructible shield and try to figure out how it might have been forged and how aerodynamic it could be. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jul 11, 2016

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