[Cboldt]

Feynman >bump<

Not sure he uncovered the O-ring issue himself, my suspiscion is that others pointed him in the right direction, if not pointing "it" (particular elastomeric material becoming rigid when cold, and therefore not appropriate for the application) out directly.

However, Feynnman deserves to get full credit for the public presentation.

Smart fellow, writes well, and presents himself as preferring to be in the company of "common folk."

[snopercod]

others pointed him in the right direction

You are correct. The Air Force General brought Dr. Feynman along...

If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend the video, The Best Mind Since Einstein.