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10.07.08

Why Some People Shouldn't be Allowed to Own Nail Guns

By popsci Posted 08.30.2007 at 12:50 pm 7 Comments

Apparently 14,800 nail-gun accidents occur each year. Who knew? We can't seem to tear our eyes from the ponderable X-rays posted on thisoldhouse.com. Check it out while we mull over the question: just how did that nail get into this part of the head?—Abby Seiff

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