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The force of the blast went upward through ceiling tiles and out open windows rather than outward into the room.

The refers to the survival of 154 hostages during a 1986 school bombing in Cokeville, Wyoming. Despite a gasoline bomb detonating in a crowded classroom, every student and teacher survived, leading many to believe divine intervention occurred. 📅 The Incident (May 16, 1986) The Cokeville Miracle

Around 1:00 p.m., former town marshal and his wife Doris entered Cokeville Elementary School. The force of the blast went upward through

The room filled with fire and toxic black smoke. David emerged from the bathroom, shot his wife to end her suffering, shot a teacher (who survived), and then killed himself. 📅 The Incident (May 16, 1986) Around 1:00 p

The bomb was designed to level the entire school wing. However, a small gasoline leak had turned the explosive powder into a paste, preventing it from aerosolizing.

David transferred the detonator to Doris's wrist so he could use the restroom. Doris accidentally triggered the bomb when she jerked her arm.

Young demanded a ransom of $300 million ($2 million per student) and an audience with President Ronald Reagan.