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A Cold War Musical Interlude With Tom Lehrer

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Here, in a rare filmed performance from 1967, the brilliant political satirist, songwriter, and math professor Tom Lehrer performs his “tribute” to rocket scientist Wernher von Braun and his questionable past allegiances. Lehrer also famously set the periodic table to Gilbert & Sullivan, but alas, there isn’t a video of him singing it. If you’re unfamiliar with Lehrer, do yourself a favor and click through!

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