Animal kingdom -- Poop in the past -- Poop in the past, part 2 -- Bat and bird boom -- Guano gunpowder -- Stink bombs and more -- Tiny terrors -- Poop poison -- Living weapons.
Summary:
Bows and arrows, firearms, missilesand poop? The progress of invention marches forward through time as humans discover a new material to use in the manufacturing of weapons. People have a history of utilizing excrement for various uses. This book takes a look at this interesting development of warfare, and the redefinition of just what a stink bomb is. Investigating the elements of feces will shine a light on the effectiveness and possible danger posed by what we are all too happy to flush away.
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