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WWII bomb taken to UK shop sparks alert


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Bomb disposal experts were called to a shop and part of York city centre shut off after a man walked in offering to sell a World War II explosive device.

The Blue Moon Trading gun shop in Goodramgate and nearby properties were evacuated earlier after the shop's owner called emergency services.

Shop owner Stuart Sykes said he initially thought it was a "wind-up" and paid £5 to the unknown seller.

He said the man then "disappeared as fast as he could".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-44546974

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This happens with pot holers who dig at American Civil War sites. They don't realize that some cannonballs are filled with black powder and the "moisture" on them is nitro and VERY unstable. 

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Unfortunately, the remnants of war are problems in a lot of countries. I know France has had problems with people finding old WWII armaments. Many are still viable. Sounds like this young man may have known the bomb could still be dangerous as he took off so fast after the sale.

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Really, risk blowing yourself and everyone else up for 5? :hmm:

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3 hours ago, The Caspian Hare said:

Really, risk blowing yourself and everyone else up for 5? :hmm:

I can only guess he thought $5 was better than nothing. :lol: Can't believe he even thought to pawn a bomb.

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