Posted on 12/09/2009 6:36:34 AM PST by TigerLikesRooster
Student killed by exploding chewing gum
A student in Ukraine died after his jaw was blown off reportedly by exploding chewing gum.
Published: 11:20AM GMT 09 Dec 2009
The 25-year-old chemistry student, who has not been named by police, was working at his parents' home in Konotop when relatives heard a "loud pop". They rushed to his room and discovered his body. The lower half of his face had been seriously disfigured by the blast.
The Russian news agency Ria Novosti said forensic tests found the chewing gum was covered with an unidentified chemical substance, thought to be some type of explosive.
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