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Old January 30th 10, 04:36 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Shortwave and the Cold War

On Jan 28, 7:46*am, dave wrote:
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* * * And we always thought Vlad Drakul was inhuman... In some
instances old stalinists were extremely innovative. Anyone still
remembers the poison darts ( shot from a specially made umbrella )
which killed a bulgarian dissident in London ?


They weren't darts; they were round, like tiny BBs, with pores that held
a ricin based poison.


Oh yes, they were miniature BB's indeed. Poor fellow suffered
for a while before he expired. Ricin is an old trick. Polonium is the
new trend.