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Yesterday around 2-3AM I heard what appeared to be a muffled gunshot just outside my room by the hallway near the front door. I got up quietly, grabbed my 9mm and started clearing the rooms all the way till I made it to the front door. The front door was intact, nothing appeared missing or misplaced, there was no burning electrical smell or any indication that was amiss. I went back to sleep.
Today I did a little investigation [actually I was looking for something] when I stumbled on this. A pack of Radioshack Enercell Alkaline AAAA's exploded and shot out of the carton holding it. Originally bought for my stylus which has gone missing YEARS ago I had forgotten I still had those batteries. Dated 2011 they were obviously expired, but what surprised me was how violent they blew out, apparently shorting themselves.
Carton
What was found, one of the batteries innerds was still intact, but both are completely hollowed out and completely lined with carbon
Close up of one of the "guts." The central carbon rod is still in place, although missing a segment
Cell pictures
Obvious expiration
The innerd found was glued to the rear of the drawer here, blew "salt" and "pepper" all over the drawer.
Someone give me a theory on what the heck happened:candle:
Today I did a little investigation [actually I was looking for something] when I stumbled on this. A pack of Radioshack Enercell Alkaline AAAA's exploded and shot out of the carton holding it. Originally bought for my stylus which has gone missing YEARS ago I had forgotten I still had those batteries. Dated 2011 they were obviously expired, but what surprised me was how violent they blew out, apparently shorting themselves.
Carton
What was found, one of the batteries innerds was still intact, but both are completely hollowed out and completely lined with carbon
Close up of one of the "guts." The central carbon rod is still in place, although missing a segment
Cell pictures
Obvious expiration
The innerd found was glued to the rear of the drawer here, blew "salt" and "pepper" all over the drawer.
Someone give me a theory on what the heck happened:candle:
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