As an MP officer at Ft. Riley, I was friends with the EOD detachment commander. He told me of a time when a family in Junction City had found an explosive artillery shell in the attic of their home. He told me it was from the 19th century and had probably been there since the early days of the fort which had been established in 1853. They were able to safely transport it to the installation demolition range and blew it there.
Well, they did keep their powder dry. smile.
Hello Friend,
I live down the road in Manhattan. Take care and be safe.
MFO