In a surprising twist of fate, the Athens Hocking Recycling Center stumbled upon something you’d definitely never expect to see on their sorting line—a 40mm artillery shell, potentially dating back to World War II! Talk about a bang for your buck!
The shell was found in a dumpster, and as you can imagine, it caused a bit of a stir. “If it had gone off, it could have been catastrophic for our employees,” a spokesperson from the center said. “We’ve always said we’re open to unique finds, but this was a bit much!”
The shell, likely a souvenir from a veteran’s war days, was a reminder that sometimes people recycle everything. Authorities are now urging the public: if you know who decided to give a 40mm shell a second life in the recycling bin, please have them call in for a proper disposal—before they blow up any more plans!
So, the next time you’re cleaning out your garage, remember—don’t throw out anything that goes boom.
