Weapons
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The Water Gun That Shoots Liquid Bullets Has Been Upgraded With a Promise That It No Longer Leaks
There are few ways to better spend a hot summer afternoon than with a water gun fight, and the creators of one the most advanced water blaster ever developed — one that shoots liquid bullets — is back with an upgraded version that’s quieter, faster, more powerful, and is less likely to leave the shooter…
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This Anti-Burglar Device From 1923 Was Inspired by Horrific Gas Warfare of World War I
Imagine you’re a bank teller with a gun pointed at your head. What do you do? If you’re smart, you’ll just give the robber all the money he asks for. But if you’re an inventor from 1923 you’ve got a much better idea. You hit a button, causing an explosion that can be heard for…
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Portland Police Ridiculed For Tweeting ‘Molotov Cocktails’ Made From Plastic
Portland Police tweeted a photo Tuesday night claiming to show a “molotov cocktail,” made from what appears to be a plastic bottle and a washcloth. It’s at least the second time this year Portland Police have distributed photos of what it claims are molotov cocktails made from plastic, something that defence journalist Kelsey Atherton appropriately…
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Pentagon Official Warns About Chinese Drones Without Explaining Specific Security Risks (Again)
Ellen Lord, the top official at the Pentagon in charge of acquiring new technology, appeared on a virtual panel Thursday to discuss the threat posed to the U.S. by small drones made by Chinese companies like DJI. And while it might seem self-evident to many people within the national security establishment that a geopolitical adversary…