A Weapon That Causes Heart Attacks?!
Synopsis
Saxitoxin, found in contaminated clams, is 1,000 times more deadly than cyanide and can cause heart failure within minutes.
Synopsis
Bohdan Stashynsky, a KGB hitman, defected to West Germany in August 1961, revealing a secret weapon that could kill without a trace. He described using a modified pistol that sprayed hydrogen cyanide vapor to poison two Ukrainian exiles. This revelation prompted the CIA to initiate Project MKNAOMI, aiming to develop an untraceable toxin. The documentary details the evolution of these covert weapons during the Cold War, including the creation of a dart containing saxitoxin, a poison 1,000 times deadlier than cyanide.
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Why Watch
- Find out how a KGB hitman revealed a deadly secret weapon.
- See the science behind saxitoxin and its lethal effects.
- Discover the CIA's efforts to create untraceable toxins.
Did You Know
- In August 1961, KGB hitman Bohdan Stashynsky defected to the West.
- Saxitoxin is 1,000 times more deadly than cyanide.
- The CIA's Project MKNAOMI was initiated in 1968 to develop untraceable weapons.
- The Soviet cyanide gun required the shooter to be very close to the target.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What weapon did the Soviets develop in the late 1950s?
The Soviets developed a handgun that kills without a trace, which sprays hydrogen cyanide vapor into the victim's face.
What is saxitoxin and how deadly is it?
Saxitoxin is found in contaminated clams and is 1,000 times more deadly than cyanide, causing heart failure and leading to a heart attack.
What treaty banned weapons on the moon?
The Outer Space Treaty, signed in 1967, banned weapons on the moon.
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