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Biological warfare, or germ warfare, is the use of biological toxins or infectious agents bacteria, viruses, and fungi with the intent to kill or incapacitate humans. Biological warfare volume 7, number 6december 2001. German preparation for chemical and biological warfare british intelligence files. The role of phase conjugation popps master cellular communication system scalar em comment on popps communication system a new view of the nature of mind and thought kindling, life, mind and negentropy. Delivery may be in the form of sprays, explosive devices i. Learn how your own government has conspired against you.
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