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that in 1961, two hydrogen bombs were accidentally dropped in a tobacco field in North Carolina. One was set to safety and the other one just didn’t go off by sheer luck.

Feb 17, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that in 1961, two hydrogen bombs were accidentally dropped in a tobacco field in North Carolina. One was set to safety and the other one just didn’t go off by sheer luck.

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