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In 1968 the Swiss army accidentally fired 5 mortar shells into Liechtenstein hitting their only ski resort. Liechtenstein authorities said no one was hurt and they would only mildly protest

Jul 20, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: In 1968 the Swiss army accidentally fired 5 mortar shells into Liechtenstein hitting their only ski resort. Liechtenstein authorities said no one was hurt and they would “only mildly” protest

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