In the February 1951 edition of Popular Science, the cover featured a headline that asked, “Can ‘Death Sand’ Win Battles?”
Alden F. Armagnac delved into the possibility of the US military and its allies utilizing their advancing knowledge of nuclear weapons to move past fission bombs and thermonuclear devices. One such weapon discussed was “Death Sand,” a radioactive powder that could be dispersed like pesticides from a crop duster.
To understand the origins of Death Sand, one must delve into the history of human violence and warfare. In a recent video on our Popular Science YouTube channel, we not only explore the failure of Death Sand to see combat but also delve into the broader narrative of warfare and the use of fear to establish dominance.
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Until next time!
