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Old 10-13-13, 09:46 PM   #1
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HOPKINTON, NH (CBS) – Two men who allegedly broke into a Hopkinton, New Hampshire business on Tuesday morning were killed in a massive explosion, officials said
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Old 11-29-15, 03:25 AM   #2
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Old 11-29-15, 07:54 AM   #3
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Unfortunately deliberate acts of murder/suicide are not Darwin Award candidates.
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Old 11-29-15, 11:48 AM   #4
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True, I thought it happened accidentally and didn't read careful enough I guess.
Was wondering how one can accidentally detonate a grenade... then again. In Russia, everything can happen.
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Was wondering how one can accidentally detonate a grenade... then again. In Russia, everything can happen.
I'd say it was just a premature detonation.
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True, I thought it happened accidentally and didn't read careful enough I guess.
Was wondering how one can accidentally detonate a grenade... then again. In Russia, everything can happen.
I seen it happen in Hollywood movies.
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Old 11-29-15, 11:31 PM   #8
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I seen it happen in Hollywood movies.
The Thin Red Lne comes to mind
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'During the battle, a squad led by Sergeant Keck (Woody Harrelson) hides behind a swell safe from enemy fire to wait for some reinforcements. Keck reaches for a grenade but accidentally pulls the pin and dies in the process.'
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