the russians have been notified? Oh, right, like they're the country most likely to get jittery when we test a large bomb. Talk about antiquated foreign policy.

I'm sorry, I'm sure that the scientists have it all covered and such, but I don't care, I can't imagine how it's possible to SEE a mushroom cloud without simultaneously being POISONED by it. I would be very creeped out by the idea. That said, I would also probably watch it.

It's non-nuclear. The mushroom is just caused by the large explosion.

Hence, no poison.

I don't always think before I talk. Let's just leave it at that.

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