It’s not some high-tech gizmo from the Pentagon. In fact, you’re more likely to see it on a playground than in a war zone. But it turns out Silly String has a serious purpose in Iraq.
A New Jersey woman found this out from her soldier son. It seems that before entering a building, troops will shoot the plastic goo, which usually travels up to 12 feet. If it falls to the ground, they know there are no trip wires around bombs. The wires are nearly invisible.
Pretty creative.
Of course, some in Congress would prefer our troops utilize another classic game instead.
