Texas Man’s Ordinary Paperweight Turns Out to Be a Live Civil War Explosive—Disarming Nightmare Unfolds

In Slovenia, as well, in 2022, wildfires spreading across the country ignited unexploded ordnance from World War I sitting in the country’s forests.

So, while Martin was disappointed that the bomb team was unable to preserve his treasured artifact, he said he certainly understands the danger of active explosives, and will be more careful in the future.

“If somebody hands you something,” he told KENS 5, “it might be a hot potato.”

After reading about the active Civil War explosive used as a paperweight for years, look through these photos of the most haunting Civil War scenes. Then, read about how a berry picker in Poland stumbled upon remnants of a World War II plane.

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