A World War II-era German bomb was discovered near the English coast during dredging operations, prompting a controlled explosion. The 5,000-pound bomb was successfully detonated at sea, highlighting the ongoing threat of unexploded ordnance in the region.
Link: https://cepa.org/article/floating-megabomb-heaves-to-near-the-english-coast/
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41685917
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