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Live Civil War artillery shell discovered in Texas home
United States
First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 1:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Bomb experts found that a 160-year-old Civil War artillery shell used as a paperweight remained live.
SO WHAT?
Unexploded ordnance in a residence poses a serious safety hazard and may require hazardous-materials intervention.
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