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Sydney man sentenced to 12 months in jail after planting homemade bomb outside pro-Palestinian’s house (www.theguardian.com)
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The man who planted an explosive device outside the home of a pro-Palestinian resident has been sentenced to 12 months in jail, despite the court being told about his extensive mental health challenges.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The homemade device was made of a fuel canister with a semi-moist towel stuffed into it, with a disposable lighter and large bolts attached. It was found on a vehicle’s bonnet in Botany.

Bit more effort there than just putting a gas can on the car, mate. Lighter and wick, it's only not dangerous if it's never been used. Even "empty" cans remain flammable for a time due to the fumes left inside.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's not going to light itself

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yeah, that's why it's perfectly fine to leave a pile of oily rags laying around as well hey. And definitely no chance of hitting ignition point, not in fuckin Australia which has never even seen a fire started by hot weather and no volatile accelerants.

Whether you're a troll or not, you're pathetically thick. Go back to your room and test the padding for the rest of the day bud.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

How often are gas cans exploding on their own in Australia?

The ignition point of gasoline is 257* C

Old cars they would just vent the gas tank to atmosphere, parking lots would reek like gas, and everyone smoked.

Oil soaked rags generate a chemical reaction which generates heat. Gas isn't going to do that.