The Secret WWII Missile Guided by Pigeons! 🐦💥
Did you know that during World War II, a missile was guided by a pigeon? Sounds unbelievable, right? Let's dive into this fascinating piece of history. Back then, guided missile technology was in its infancy. Scientists came up with a daring idea to use pigeons to steer missiles. Here's how it worked: pigeons were trained to peck at a target on a screen. Whenever they hit the target, they were rewarded with food. The training was simple. A pigeon would see a target on a screen and peck at it, keeping it centered. In real life, this target would be an enemy ship. The pigeon, placed inside the missile, would see the view from the missile’s front on a screen. By pecking at the ship, the pigeon would adjust the missile’s direction towards the target.
This plan showed promise. But by the 1950s, missile technology had advanced, making this idea obsolete. Nonetheless, this story remains a testament to human ingenuity and the unexpected roles animals have played in history.
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