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Spy Gadgets in World War II: Hidden fuses

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Photograph of  brushes containing fuses

Bombs need fuses and detonators to make them explode. Such devices are quite small and are easy to hide. This shaving brush and shoe brush contain a fuse and detonators. Look at the X-ray picture below. Can you see the hidden detonators?

An X-ray image of brushes containing fuses

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