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Stanislav Petrov: The man who may have saved the world Options
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#1 Posted : 27 September 2013 13:26:57

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Thirty years ago, on 26 September 1983, the world was saved from potential nuclear disaster.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24280831
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#2 Posted : 27 September 2013 16:21:23

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Very interesting read, I like the bit about he was the only civilian educated operator.
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#3 Posted : 27 September 2013 16:37:18

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Amazing, never even heard of the guy..
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