A chemistry student in the Ukraine was found dead with his jaw blown off by what is believed to be exploding chewing gum, according to reports.
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The student apparently had a bizarre habit of chewing gum after dipping it into citric acid, Russian news agency Ria Novosti said.
Officers found both citric acid packets and a similar-looking unidentified substance, believed to be some kind of explosive material, on a table near the body, the agency continued.
Investigators suspect that the student simply confused the packets and put gum covered with explosive material into his mouth.
Forensic experts were to travel from Kiev to investigate the substance, as local authorities feared it may explode if transported.
Wow, I don’t think “oops” covers this. I’ve never been tempted to chew gum coated with citric acid, and I definitely don’t keep look-alike packets of explosives in the house, and I don’t think I know anyone else who does either. I’m sorry for this guy’s relatives, and may they be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem, but this guy definitely gets a Darwin award.
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