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British spies used exploding rats and booby-trapped soy sauce bottles during World War II

James Bond would rarely take on a mission without first visiting Q Branch to pick up his array of exotic gadgets. But years before 007 first wielded a laser watch or an exploding pen, Britain’s top ...

Disbelief as fire exploded inside Swiss bar: 'We thought it was a joke'

When a devastating fire broke out in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana at around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, some New Year’s ...