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Self-destruct

Self-destruction is a mechanism that can cause an object to destroy itself or render itself inoperable in certain circumstances. Self-destruct mechanisms are typically found on devices and systems where malfunction could endanger large numbers of people.

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Self-destruction is a mechanism that can cause an object to destroy itself or render itself inoperable in certain circumstances. Self-destruct mechanisms are typically found on devices and systems where malfunction could endanger large numbers of people.

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  3. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

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