Explosive News! Texan Discovers A Literal Bomb In His Attic

A Texas man recently made an explosive discovery in his own home- an authentic WW2-era bomb.

According to KCEN News, the man posted about finding the bomb in a Facebook group called What's UP WACO. He also posted pictures of himself holding the bomb as well.

The bomb was identified as a WWII-era 40mm Japanese bomblet, a small type of bomb that was sometimes kept as souvenirs.

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As a precaution and because the bomb still contained explosive residue, Fort Cavazos 79th Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) responded to the scene to collect and dispose of the bomb.

Fort Cavazos stated the bomb would be destroyed in a controlled demolition. They also encouraged the public to remember the 3 R's of explosives safety, which are "Recognize, Retreat, and Report."

The Waco man discovering this bomb happened shortly before news broke that more than 170 WW2-era bombs were discovered under a children's playground in England.

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According to CBS News, the bombs were discovered in Wooler, Northumberland in January. The first one was found to "still contain a charge" thus posing a significant safety risk.

Old bombs can and will sometimes explode. Last year a WW2-era bomb exploded at a Japanese airport causing a large crater to form on the runway. Other "unplanned" detonations have happened across the globe as well.

And just in case you were wondering, no it is not legal to own any type of bomb in Texas.