CLASSIC: The Atomic Whoops: When the US Air Force Bombed South Carolina

Ridiculous History

English - January 02, 2024 16:31 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB - ★★★★ - 4.1K ratings
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During the height of the Cold War, both the US and the USSR constantly ran drills in anticipation of a possible nuclear conflict. While the Gregg family of Mars Bluff, South Carolina knew the Cold War was in full swing, they had no idea that they would become the first American family bombed -- accidentally -- by the US Air Force. Ben and Noel explore one of the most bizarre atomic slip-ups in American history in today's classic episode.

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