You will be shocked when you see the picture. What have not been used for espionage.
Image Credit source: The International Spy Museum
The world of espionage has always been interesting. In Hollywood, films and web series have been being made in it for decades already. Films like ‘The Spy’, Bard Of Blood have also come in Bollywood. People are crazy about Tom Cruise. Detective movies are as interesting to watch as their stories are liked in real life as well. One is spies who go to other countries and work for their country. There is another type of espionage which is done with machines. You cannot even dream that these can be any spy gadgets.
Chinese spy balloons were seen in American airspace 15 days ago. The Pentagon reported it. It was shot down after a few hours. After this some more suspicious objects were seen flying in the sky. America has shot down three balloons. Now its debris is being investigated. But can you believe that even dog poop can spy, even coal can spy. It all sounds a bit strange to hear but it is true.
spying from the balloon
There is no clear mention in history as to when espionage started. But they have a centuries-old history. The use of spy balloons was introduced in 1794 during the French Revolutionary Wars against Austrian and Dutch troops at the Battle of Fleurus. The French are the first users of Spy Balloons in history. They were also used during the American Civil War in the 1860s.
Button Camera, Model F-21, 1970
Today, even though you may feel like hearing this, it is not a big deal. When the button camera came in 1970, a lot of espionage was done with it. It used to fit comfortably in your coat. Its color was the same as the color of your button. Mostly black color was there. Was widely used in the Soviet Union, Europe and America.
Transmitter in the dog’s potty, circa 1970
Seeing the dog’s potty, you would like to touch it. Not at all. But this was not an ordinary potty. She used to spy. A transmitter was hidden in it. This device was issued by the CIA during the 1970s. It transmitted a radio signal to coordinate airstrikes and reconnaissance.
spy lipstick
It is not possible for women to not have lipstick in their bags. But no one can imagine that this can also lead to espionage. But the reality is that a lot of espionage has been done through it. This simple looking lipstick was designed and used by the KGB during the Cold War. This lethal lipstick was also capable of firing .177-caliber rounds.
spying from the tree trunk
There are many trees in the garden. One of these trees also spies. Yes, the machine is installed inside the trunk of the tree. It is not known from anywhere. The CIA designed it. This tree stump was placed near a Soviet base and would be used to intercept secret radio transmissions.
device inside the anus
This was a very dangerous trick of espionage. It was a capsule shaped device. Inside which there were small weapons. By inserting it inside your anus (Rectum), it can be easily entered in any spying place.
that clever german pigeon
Many messages were sent through pigeons. But pigeons also used to spy. German pigeon cameras were used during World War I to spy on enemy positions. The cameras were put on a timer and the birds were set free to fly over the battlefield. When the pigeons returned, the film was viewed and the data was used to develop real-time battle strategies.
coal blast
This lump of coal was built by the United States OSS during World War II. Within its hollow center was an explosive. A kit was also provided to dye the lump to the exact color of the local coal. If the enemy’s fearless personnel throw it in the fire, then the coal will automatically explode.
(pics credit- The International Spy Museum)