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  2. Booby trap - Wikipedia

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    A booby trap with punji sticks. A booby trap is a device or setup that is intended to kill, harm or surprise a human or another animal. It is triggered by the presence or actions of the victim and sometimes has some form of bait designed to lure the victim towards it.

  3. Punji stick - Wikipedia

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    The punji stick or punji stake is a type of booby trapped stake. It is a simple spike, made out of wood or bamboo, which is sharpened, heated, and usually set in a hole.Punji sticks are usually deployed in substantial numbers. [1]

  4. Improvised explosive device - Wikipedia

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    The term "IED" was coined by the British Army during the Northern Ireland conflict to refer to booby traps made by the IRA, and entered common use in the U.S. during the Iraq War. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] IEDs are generally utilized in terrorist operations or in asymmetric unconventional warfare or urban warfare by insurgent guerrillas or commando forces in ...

  5. Spring-gun - Wikipedia

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    Spring-guns were formerly used as booby traps against poachers and trespassers. Since 1827, spring-guns and all man-traps have been illegal in England. Spring-guns are sometimes used to trap animals. [1] Although there have been few reported cases of use, there have been several unconfirmed cases over the 20th century.

  6. Get Rid of House Flies with a Sneaky Soda Bottle Trap - AOL

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    These tricks, like making a DIY trap, will keep your home free of flies. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...

  7. Molniya (explosive trap) - Wikipedia

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    Molniya (Russian: молния, lit. 'lightning') was an explosive device used to booby trap certain buried or otherwise concealed containers used by the KGB to cache items, such as shortwave radio receivers, cryptographic materials, and allegedly even suitcase nuclear devices.

  8. How to Care for Your Air Plants - AOL

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    Mushy stems are a common indicator that your plant is over-hydrated. On the other hand, browning leaves could be a sign they require more moisture. Other common pests are bugs, so be sure to ...

  9. The 'Home Alone' house is on the market — without the booby ...

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    The 'Home Alone' house in Winnetka, Ill., is listed for sale at $5.25 million and features a full gym, basketball court and a home cinema. But no booby traps.