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In the latter half of the 20th century, Britain faced the threat of Soviet expansion during the Cold War. Enter Operation Blue Peacock, a scheme which can only be described as one of the most outrageous attempts at deterrence imaginable. The British military planned to create a nuclear landmine, but with a twist—they would incorporate a live chicken inside the device to provide warmth for eight days before detonation.
While the plan could have potentially thwarted a Soviet invasion, its sheer absurdity and ethical implications led to its cancellation. The idea of using a live animal as a component in a weapon of mass destruction was too extreme, even for the time. This plan remained classified for years and eventually was revealed as part of the darker, humorous side of military history.