Weapons of mass destruction
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Weapons of mass destruction are weapons that can cause widespread destruction to a large number of people. In general, people see the following as weapons of mass destruction:
- Chemical weapons, like poisonous gases (eg. nerve gases)
- Biological weapons. Those are usually germs, or other organisms that may cause a disease. Eg. Smallpox or Anthrax.
- Nuclear weapons