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Close Calls in Nuclear History: Moments of Near Catastrophe

The potential use of nuclear weapons has long been a subject of concern and speculation. An anonymous discussion sheds light on just how precarious the situation has been throughout history, revealing that humanity has flirted dangerously close to nuclear conflict on multiple occasions.

The Irrelevance of Targeted Use

The conversation begins with a stark perspective: once a nuclear weapon explodes and a mushroom cloud billows into the sky, the outcome is essentially the same—millions of lives lost and catastrophic destruction. The specific target or intent behind the detonation becomes less relevant in the face of such devastation, emphasizing the destructive power inherent in these weapons.