Fun Fact: A Safe Moon From Nuclear Weapons

First nuclear bomb Manhattan project

During the space race, the United States wanted to blow up the moon with a nuclear weapon but obviously not to destroy it but as a show off of fire power to the Soviet union. Both nations agreed eventually that neither country should nuke the moon.

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  1. Emmylou's avatar Emmylou says:

    Wut?!?!? That’s crazy that something like this was even suggested!

  2. mlouisebarbourfundyblue's avatar mlouisebarbourfundyblue says:

    Unbelievable, and yet, totally believable!

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