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10 Terrorist Plots That Failed
10 Terrorist Plots That Failed
Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, an estimated 54 other attacks on the U.S. have failed. And these are only the ones we know about. Some, like the underwear bomber and the shoe bomber, live on in infamy. Others are more obscure. Read more »

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  • 10: Received Mediocre Grades in School
  • 9: Had an Aversion to Biology
  • 8: Was on Oxford Rowing Team
  • 7: Was Given a Few Years to Live at Age 21
  • 6: Helped Create the Boundless Universe Theory
  • 5: Lost a Bet on Black Holes
  • 4: Has Numerous Awards and Distinctions
  • 3: Is a Children's Book Author
  • 2: Believes in Possibility of Aliens
  • 1: Took Zero-gravity Flight to Save the Human Race
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