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A Ukrainian student died in 2009 after chewing gum laced with explosive powder, mistaken for citric acid.
A 25-year-old Ukrainian chemistry student, Vladimir Likhonos, died in 2009 when a piece of chewing gum he had dipped in a highly explosive powder detonated in his mouth.
He reportedly mistook the explosive for citric acid, which he used to flavor gum.
The explosion caused fatal facial injuries, destroying his jaw and lower face.
Authorities found about 100 grams of the explosive material at the scene, which resembled citric acid.
The incident occurred possibly at home after he was expelled from university, though details remain unverified.
The tragedy underscores the dangers of mishandling hazardous substances, even in everyday contexts.
Un estudiante ucraniano murió en 2009 después de masticar chicle mezclado con polvo explosivo, confundido con ácido cítrico.