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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the series, "Operation Paperclip" is frequently mentioned, alluding to a secret government program to recruit Nazi scientists.

It took a herculean effort to launch mankind into outerspace. The people behind a project known as Operation: Paperclip are the main reason why we were able to reach for and grab the stars. Strap in ...