They could still be hidden, like the fifty tons of mustard gas in a turkey farm.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests that threats or dangers can remain concealed in unexpected places.
- In plain terms
- Danger can hide in plain sight.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay vigilant even in ordinary settings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where else might threats hide?
- How do we detect the unseen?
Another view
The comparison is hyperbolic and lacks specific evidence.
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