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Memory Metal Metal that bends back to its original shape.  
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It's something right out of a science fiction movie… but it’s real. Imagine being able to unbend a paper clip and having it “morph” back into its original shape like magic. Steve demonstrates with pieces “memory metal” that bends back into their original shape. This unique material is used in the medical industry, for eyeglasses, braces, space-age robots, and more.