Mikhail Kalashnikov, creator of AK-47, dies; ironically, the greatest asset of the weapon might be longevity
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Truth: the gun has played an incredibly important role in history. Truth: the AK-47 is, essentially, the most popular small arms weapon in world history. And a third truth: Mikhail Kalashnikov, the creator of said gun, passed away recently at 94 ("AK" means "Avtomat Kalashnikova"). You can …
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