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Description: Diagram of the firing mechanism of the umbrella used to assassinate Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov: Trigger in umbrella handle Umbrella handle Spring to push linkage system Linkage system linking trigger to valve Cylinder of compressed air Switch that activates valve Valve that fires ricin pellet through the 'barrel' of the umbrella
Title: Markov umbrella
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Author: Fred the Oyster
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License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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