What was a Bouncing Betty in Vietnam?

What was a Bouncing Betty in Vietnam? The S-mine acquired its odd nickname “Bouncing Betty” from American infantrymen. The S-mine had a great psychological effect on Allied forces because of its tendency to maim, rather than kill, the infantryman. The German habit of laying the mines around anti-tank and anti-vehicle mines contributed to the reputation. […]

Why is the xenomorph in Alien 3 different?

Why is the xenomorph in Alien 3 different? Characteristics. Runners are physically quite different to human-spawned Xenomorphs due to the species’ tendency to “inherit” aspects of its host’s physiology through the DNA reflex. In the case of the Runner, the adult has most notably taken on its host’s quadruped posture, with digitigrade hind legs. Is […]

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