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Castro Attempts - Exploding Seashells and Poisoned Cigars

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Join host Raven Thorne as she examines declassified CIA documents revealing failed attempts to assassinate Fidel Castro—poisoned cigars, exploding seashells, contaminated diving suits, and a lover with poison capsules. How did institutional creativity without competence turn assassination planning into absurdist theater? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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Join host Raven Thorne as she examines declassified CIA documents revealing failed attempts to assassinate Fidel Castro—poisoned cigars, exploding seashells, contaminated diving suits, and a lover with poison capsules. How did institutional creativity without competence turn assassination planning into absurdist theater? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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