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Starfish Prime - The US oopsie so big that the world agreed no more detonation of nuclear weapons should be done in space. (m.youtube.com)

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For more on High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) from nuclear detonation here is the Department of Homeland Security report on the estimated affects if a hostile use of a HEMP was detonated now.

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[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I’ve exploded hemp every night without issue?

[–] RisingSwell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Man if you're exploding it I think you're doing it wrong

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 11 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Don't be so judgy, bro!

lights fuse

[–] gnate@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

It's OK if you don't inhale.