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What is the deadliest weapon known to mankind?

Nuclear weapons are the elephant in the room when the deadliest weapons in history are being discussed. The proliferation of nuclear weapons has provided humankind with the ability to inflict upon itself the sort of extinction-level event that was previously achievable only by straying into the path of an asteroid.

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What is the rarest Liberty dollar?

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How much did the Red Ring of Death cost Microsoft?

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Until the 19th century, shoulder-fired infantry weapons were typically muzzle-loaded smoothbore muskets. These muskets could propel bone-shattering .75-caliber (19-mm) rounds up to 200 yards, but they did so with little accuracy. In order to be quickly rammed from muzzle to breech, musket ammunition had to fit loosely in the barrel. When discharged, the musket ball wobbled down the barrel, contributing to erratic flight after it left the muzzle. Early attempts at rifling—cutting shallow spiral grooves into a firearm’s barrel—were unsuccessful because lead ball ammunition had to be forcibly rammed into the rifled bore. Rifles were significantly more accurate than smoothbore weapons because the spiral grooves imparted spin on the projectile. This problem was initially solved by French army officer Claude-Étienne Minié. Minié designed a conical bullet, subsequently known as the Minié ball, with a base that expanded into the musket’s rifling when the weapon was fired. This innovation dramatically improved the range and accuracy of rifled muskets without reducing loading time. The staggering losses associated with the battles of the American Civil War were due in part to the failure of commanders to recognize the increased lethality of the weapons carried by their men. Design innovations such as breech-loading weapons, smokeless powder, and cartridge ammunition made rifles even deadlier. The adoption of rifled bores in field artillery pieces greatly increased the range, accuracy, and lethality of big guns. The development of the assault rifle during World War II transformed infantry combat as volume of fire and rapid maneuver by small units eclipsed precision marksmanship as a measure of effectiveness (an evolution that, ironically, minimized the accuracy issues that rifling was supposed to address). The AK-47 assault rifle is perhaps the defining piece of military hardware of the 20th century. Countless guerrilla, militant, and revolutionary movements adopted the weapon, and it was estimated that there were as many as 100 million AK-47s in circulation in the early 21st century.

Are hoarders embarrassed?

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Is canned food OK in garage?

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How often do you sharpen a bushcraft knife?

Depending on use, the average knife needs to be sharpened every 1-2 months. Sharpening, is the process of restoring a damaged or dulled edge and requires a fairly coarse abrasive such as a diamond plate, stone, or abrasive belt.

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Restoring a sharp edge on your knife can be accomplished in three ways. Sharpening will restore a damaged or dulled edge, honing will re-align a edge with slight ware, and honing is an optional step for a razor sharp result. Sharpen Depending on use, the average knife needs to be sharpened every 1-2 months. Sharpening, is the process of restoring a damaged or dulled edge and requires a fairly coarse abrasive such as a diamond plate, stone, or abrasive belt. During this process you are aiming to repair damage by removing material to restore the edge of your knife. Hone Hone your knife on a weekly basis. Honing does not remove much material but it does a great job of aligning the edge of your knife and removing any rolls there may be in the blade. If done regularly honing will keep you from having to sharpen as frequently. Strop Strop daily if you prefer a razor sharp edge on your blade. This is an optional step. Stropping polishes the edge of a blade. Not all knife users prefer a polished edge, in some cases a “toothy” edge can be more effective – like if you’re cutting a zip tie. A sharp knife is a safe knife. We’ve all heard it. Incorporating these steps into you routine will ensure you have the edge you need on your knife whenever you need to use it.

Why do I feel no desire to work?

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What is legally homeless?

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Is it harder to sell a house with solar panels?

According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, homes with solar panels sell 20% faster and for 17% more than those without.

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Where do you start organizing when you are overwhelmed?

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