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How NOT to dismantle a bomb

2007 Reader Submission
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Darwin says, "Appreciate the submission, bazalt! But it's fairly common and not quite clever enough. So I'll keep your story here in the slush pile."
(honorable mention) It is often said that curiosity killed the cat. What happens when the cat is armed with some DIY power tools?

A man, walking around his neighborhood in a small village in Hungary, found three WWII bombs. It is unknown if he was curious to see what's inside or just wanted to sell the metal parts as scrap, but he tried to dismantle one of them - with an angle grinder. After the explosion, doctors had fought for his life for several hours and apparently saved him - but the same can't be said about his legs and his left arm. Every cloud has a silver lining, however: only the fuse went off, and the main charge did not ignite. Which is fortunate, and not just for him - experts said that the main charge could have demolished the neighboring houses as well.

http://index.hu/politika/bulvar/bumm6505/ http://www.hirtv.hu/belfold/kek_hirek/?article_hid=187197

Submitted on 11/30/2007

Submitted by: bazalt
Reference: www.index.hu 29. nov. 2007

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
I think this is a repeat of a recent story we just received but it contains quite a bit more detail. Thanks, bazalt!


Chip said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
Yes, Darwin should see this. Thanks bazalt


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