I was impressed a few years ago that the released information about “Little Boy”s construction was intentionally wrong. I think it was 2005 that the real plans were released.
This is actually from a real event in NYC in the late 70’s. A student at NYU actually built a nuclear bomb to prove it could be done. The funny part was different agency’s claiming who should take responsibility for getting it out of the place? NYPD? US army ordinance board? etc
Reminds me of middle school. There was always the kid who did a PhD level project who claimed no help was received by either parent… who happen to MDs or physicists.
JusSayin over 3 years ago
Oliver’s very first TED talk!
hariseldon59 over 3 years ago
Even without Oliver’s entry, Binkley still finishes in last place.
PaulParsons over 3 years ago
I was impressed a few years ago that the released information about “Little Boy”s construction was intentionally wrong. I think it was 2005 that the real plans were released.
Chithing Premium Member over 3 years ago
Not to worry. Nobody else likes your dead frog either.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 3 years ago
This is actually from a real event in NYC in the late 70’s. A student at NYU actually built a nuclear bomb to prove it could be done. The funny part was different agency’s claiming who should take responsibility for getting it out of the place? NYPD? US army ordinance board? etc
I’mStandingRightHere over 3 years ago
Reminds me of middle school. There was always the kid who did a PhD level project who claimed no help was received by either parent… who happen to MDs or physicists.
jrankin1959 over 3 years ago
Taking our cues from The Gadget at Los Alamos, are we?
Black4dder over 3 years ago
Strange how no one asked Oliver to demonstrate it.
ChessPirate over 3 years ago
Now, now, Mr. Binkley, no meltdowns…
Kabana_Bhoy over 3 years ago
If ya gotta go, take a couple of counties with you!
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 3 years ago
Just give him the blue ribbon and ease out real slow.
Kawasaki Cat over 3 years ago
Who is going to tell him he did not win?
petermerck over 3 years ago
First or else.
AndrewSihler over 3 years ago
Cockroach Farm is definitely an idea whose time has come.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 3 years ago
Who would dare not give him first prize?
Billavi Premium Member over 3 years ago
Couldn’t be done today. Watches no longer have that glow in the dark material on the face to denote hours
Craig Westlake over 3 years ago
The judges decision was unanimous when they noticed Oliver was holding the detonator…
PuppyPapa over 3 years ago
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Sisyphos over 3 years ago
I’d say that’s a winner (I wouldn’t dare not say!)….
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silentsky over 3 years ago
Send in Det. Sgt. Arthur Dietrich https://youtu.be/ib8StpzyxDE?t=207