In 1861 Richard Gatling invented the gun which by turning a clink can provide the firepower of 40 men and kill just as many. Gatling’s purpose for this invention was simple: “If a weapon is so destructive it would be a deterrent that would terrify nations from going to war.” He would turn out to be wrong as the Union would use the weapon against the Confederates just one year later. This philosophy did eventually come true, it just wasn’t for his weapon. Nuclear Bombs are so devastating, they became…
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