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Red Mercury, Part 2

The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong

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The Anti-Red Mercury Argument

Red Mercury is one of the few subjects about which conspiracy theories could actually apply. As far as we know, every time someone has attempted to sell or buy it, it is turned out to be bullshit. The two most popular theories for its use in nuclear weapons aren't much better than those scams. Both claims are improbable to the point of absurdity.

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