The Nifty Fifty Show

All the Windows in Oklahoma City


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Ever wonder why we don't have supersonic planes? Just ask Oklahoma City in 1964. The military and the FAA joined up for Operation Bongo II, subjecting the people of Oklahoma City to over 1,200 sonic booms for roughly six months. The result was a space age tragicomedy, full of broken windows, shrinking furniture, and exploding backyards. 

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The Nifty Fifty ShowBy Kennen Sparks