Archive for the 'Military' Category

Chicken-Powered Nuclear Landmines

Wednesday, January 11th, 2006

Nuclear Explosion

My favorite quote from this article: “Hiding nuclear weapons in an allied country was deemed ‘politically flawed’ by military leaders.”

http://www.damninteresting.com/…

The Soldier Who Kept On Fighting

Sunday, December 11th, 2005

Military

An interesting read about a Japaneses soldier who kept fighting a guerrilla war for 29 years after World War II ended. I recall hearing about this back when he finally surrendered.

http://www.damninteresting.com/…

Just When You Thought The Water Was Safe

Wednesday, September 28th, 2005

Military

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction (thanks to Josh):

Link: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/…