10 common things that can become weapons

In this collection, we have collected ten of the most common and everyday things that, in "skillful" hands, can turn into a dangerous weapon.

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1. Fire pigs.

Known to many from school lessons, the commander Hannibal came up with the idea of \u200b\u200busing elephants to intimidate enemies. When huge animals appeared on the battlefield, it immediately became clear to the enemies that it was better to surrender. Other African and Indian military leaders began to use this strategic technique. But over time, the Romans discovered that the mighty giants were afraid of sharp and loud sounds, such as the squeal of pigs. Therefore, in order to drive the enemies from the battlefield, the Roman soldiers began ... to set fire to pigs. The poor animals rushed about all over the field and squealed heart-rendingly in pain. Such a cacophony of sounds could frighten anyone, not just elephants.

2. Urine bombs.

CIA employees are just pros at inventing new types of weapons disguised as ordinary things. It was they who came up with shoe cream that causes heart attacks, and darts for darts treated with a deadly poison. But the most unusual development of the CIA in this area is the urine bomb. In addition to it, the composition includes nitric acid and several other ingredients that are freely sold. When mixed, ordinary and safe ingredients turn into a bomb of deadly power.

3. Musical impact.

A weapon does not have to affect the body and flesh, it can also affect the mind. So, for example, music can both raise morale and enter into a state of complete apathy. This effect was used more than once during military operations. For example, during the Korean War, the Chinese played mournful funeral marches at night especially for the American army. And during World War II, on the contrary, music was an inspiration. Adolf Hitler ordered that soldiers listen to "truly Aryan" classical music at all times. The Fuhrer especially insisted on listening to Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries.

4. Tonfa - a club with a transverse handle.

As a weapon, it was first used in the 13th century on the island of Okinawa in the fight against Japanese rule. Tonfa was convenient both to strike and defend against enemy attacks. This military "invention" of the 13th century became the prototype of the modern police baton.

5. Molotov cocktail.

It was invented by the Finns in 1939 during the Winter War with the Soviet Union. For his preparations, glass liquor bottles were filled with a mixture of motor oil and gasoline. The wick of a homemade grenade was an ordinary rag soaked in alcohol. The improvised hand grenade got its name from the Minister of Foreign Affairs - Vyacheslav Molotov. It was he who became the instigator of the military conflict between the two countries.

6. Hot sugar.

I think many people know that melted hot sugar is quite sticky and, with prolonged contact with the skin, can leave severe burns. These properties of sugar were used by Chinese navigators sailing on the defenseless merchant ship Sapman, fighting off the attacks of Dutch pirates. No less than thirteen sea robbers accepted a "sweet death". Today, boiling sugar is sometimes used in prisons to calm down prisoners.

7. Armored car "Kubus".

During the Second World War in Poland, active resistance to the German occupiers was provided by the Home Army. In dire need of armored vehicles, the fighters created their own armored car on the basis of an ordinary truck. To do this, sheets of steel were simply welded to the car and they gave it the new name "Kubus".

8. Millwall brick.

A vivid confirmation of human ingenuity when it is necessary to make a weapon literally from nothing. In this case, from a regular newspaper. As you know, after football matches, fans still like to have a “good chat” with fans from the fan zone of the opposing team. After the British fans began to seize all items that could become weapons, enterprising guys adapted an ordinary newspaper for this purpose. To do this, it was neatly twisted, folded in half. So an ordinary newspaper turned into a formidable weapon with which it was possible to beat the enemy into unconsciousness.

9. Chainlock or smiley.

To create it, only two things are needed - a metal lock and a piece of cloth. Swinging a padlock tied to cloth can easily crack someone's skull. Because of the cheapness and ease of preparation, this type of weapon is often used by teenagers.

10. Cat bombs.

Another cruel, but effective type of weapon. It was invented in the 16th century by Europeans. During the siege of cities, soldiers caught cats, tied bags of combustible mixture to them and released them back to the city. Fleeing from the fire, the poor animals ran to familiar places to hide. But in those days, almost all cities were completely wooden, and dry hay was stored in all the barns, so the city was quickly covered by a merciless flame.