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TIL that in 1990 a French nuclear physicist tried a solo invasion of the island of Sark. He announced his plan in advance on posters. During the invasion a local cop complimented his gun. When he changed the magazine to show it off, the cop tackled and arrested him. He tried another invasion in 1991

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