Curiousity Memoirs

  By Jude Obuseh  In the enigmatic realm of nuclear weaponry, one colossal detonation towers above all others—the Tsar Bomba. 💣 It stands as a chilling testament to humanity's capacity for unimaginable power and destruction, marking an epoch in history as the single most physically potent device ever to grace our planet. The Tsar Bomba stands unparalleled in the annals of warfare, a terrifying behemoth that claimed the title of the most potent nuclear bomb ever tested and the largest artificial explosion to reverberate across our world. 🌍 Its sheer force eclipsed even the most formidable weapons in existence, dwarfing the colossal power of the US's mightiest creation, the decommissioned B41. Comparisons to the B41, with its anticipated maximum yield of 25 Mt (100 PJ), seem almost trivial in the shadow of the Tsar Bomba's unbridled might. The enormity of this behemoth is incomprehensible, a testament to the staggering capabilities of human ingenuity and the omi...

By Jude Obuseh In the late '80s, the world witnessed a trade that could only be described as the stuff of legends. It involved a superpower, a global soft drink giant, and an unexpected exchange that left people scratching their heads. This is the story of how the Soviet Union's love for Pepsi led to a trade that involved 17 submarines and some serious soda power. It all began with the Soviet Union's thirst for Pepsi. While we're used to the classic Cola Wars between Pepsi and Coca-Cola, this one was a bit different. The Soviets had developed a taste for Pepsi, and their existing agreement with the American company had come to an end. The problem was that the Soviet ruble was not an accepted currency for international trade. So, they had to get creative. Enter the fascinating trade agreement. The Soviet Union offered PepsiCo 17 submarines, along with a few naval vessels, in exchange for three billion dollars' worth of Pepsi products. Yes, you read that r...