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shoe bomb
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shoe bombnoun
an explosive device concealed inside the heel and sole of a shoe
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shoe bomb
A shoe bomb refers to a small, concealed explosive device placed within a shoe and designed to be detonated on an airplane or similar publically crowded area. It was made infamous by Richard Reid's failed attempt to detonate a bomb hidden in his shoe during a flight in December 2001. Such an explosive is generally used by terrorists planning to cause significant damage or loss of life.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of shoe bomb in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of shoe bomb in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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