Afghan Harnesses Wind for Landmine Detonation

Dec 4, 2012

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Could a ball made of bamboo and biodegradable plastic detonate deadly landmines? Afghan designer Massoud Hassani says his device can do just that, despite the scepticism of some experts.

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