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U.S. officials prepare to destroy Syrian chemical weapons at sea
If all goes according to plan, the bulk of Syria’s chemical weapons stocks could be destroyed early next year inside the specially modified hold of a U.S. ship somewhere at sea, Pentagon officials said Thursday.
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The Exploding Anti-Tank Dogs of World War II
These dogs, usually Alsatians, were also called “Hundminen” or “dog mines.” They were trained to carry explosives on their bodies to enemy tanks, where they would then be detonated. No, it did not end very well for the dogs in question. This type of animal weaponry was first used by the Soviets. Following a decision in 1924 to allow dogs to aid the military, a dog training school was set up in Moscow.
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Jamaican authorities seize 3,300 warheads
Police in Jamaica say authorities have seized 3,300 missile warheads and a machine to make missiles and bullets. Deputy Police Superintendent Steve Brown said Friday that custom officials discovered the weapons late Thursday aboard a ship at Kingston Wharf.
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George Zimmerman had five guns when arrested
George Zimmerman possessed five guns — including an AR-15-type rifle — when he was arrested last week and accused of pointing one of the weapons at his girlfriend, according to documents released by police.
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Satellite imagery reveals mystery 'supergun' in Chinese desert
Satellite imagery has revealed two unusually large artillery pieces, measuring about 80 ft and 110 ft respectively, at a test centre for armour and artillery northwest of Baotou in China.
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Man makes explosives from things purchased in post-security-check airport stores
All materials required to build this weapons were purchased in an airport AFTER the security screening.
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Norway Says It Can't Destroy Syria's Chemical Weapons
Norway has turned down a U.S. request to take on the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons, saying it lacks the capabilities to carry out the task. The country's foreign ministry said it had given "serious and thorough consideration" to the U.S. query but that "due to time constraints and external factors, such as capacities, [and] regulatory requirements," Norway would be unable to fulfill the request.
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Man Accused Of Trying To Get Missiles For Iran
A US-Iranian man allegedly tried to get hundreds of missiles for the Iranian military before he was caught in a sting.
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The Craziest Multi-Tool Ever Made Kills in 100 Different Ways
A brief history of the most badass Swiss Army knife in the world.
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Now you're a sharpshooter: The smart rifle arrives
Hit a target at 1,000 yards? No problem. Tracking Point's computer-enabled rifles let novices shoot moving targets at extreme distances with near 100 percent accuracy. The new era of firearms is upon us.
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Report: Nuke that fell on N.C. in 1961 almost exploded
One of two hydrogen bombs that a doomed B-52 accidentally dropped on North Carolina in 1961 came perilously close to exploding, according to a recently declassified report. The 4-megaton Mark 39 bombs each packing 260 times the explosive power of the weapon that decimated Hiroshima broke loose over Goldsboro, N.C., as the bomber went into a tailspin and crashed.
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Inside the world’s largest arms fair
The Kernel's James Cook was escorted around DSEI, a massive international weapons conference held bi-annually in London. Here's what he found.
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