Nuclear Test 1957

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception



In 1957, the U.S. government conducted a test in which they exploded a 2-kiloton nuclear bomb in Nevada at 18,500 feet with six people standing underneath. Five of these men volunteered for the duty; one did not. The whole experience was filmed. You can now view this video on NPR's website. Just as a spoiler: the men don't die.