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Failed to fuse bullets
They failed to fuse bullets together. The closest they got was a perfect momentum transfer, causing the bullets to briefly hang in the air before fragmenting.
- 💥 The Civil War bullets that inspired the experiment were found fused nose-to-nose.
- ⚙️ They engineered custom electrical firing systems to control lock time and minimize inconsistencies.
- 🎯 Initial attempts missed, but they refined aiming with lasers and adjusted gun mounts.
- 💨 Slower bullet speeds and different lead compositions were tested, but fusion remained elusive.
- 🛡️ Extensive safety shielding and procedures were developed due to the inherent dangers.
Two bullet noses are shown with arrows pointing towards each other, indicating a collision, with text overlaying '160 YEARS LATER WE DID IT'.