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[–] [email protected] 72 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

Given that it'd already killed someone, I'm going to nominate the second guy who thought he could cowboy criticality testing with the Demon Core at Los Alamos.

By coincidence, at this moment I am camped on a mountain overlooking the Los Alamos NL.

“Win stupid games, earn stupid prizes”?

BTW, I think it's play stupid games...

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Louis Slotin: smartest dumb guy or dumbest smart guy in history?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That’s an absolutely bonkers read; thank you.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

He was more of a reckless rocket enthusiast grifting Flat -Earthers to find his latest near-suicidal venture.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Don’t do it man. The Demon Core isn’t worth it! No man should wield such power and it’s folly to try!

[–] [email protected] -5 points 1 year ago

Don't forget to stop at Bathtub Brewery before you head out!