The Man Who Survived Being Shot Through the Head By the World’s Strongest Laser

Business as Usual

Anatoli discovered a faulty safety feature, something that is a routine fix. Anatoli leaned in fearlessly since he’s performed this simple procedure so many times before. Then, the plexiglass that was separating Anatoli from the laser gave in, and Anatoli fell into the particle accelerator.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.