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What are some of the most interesting facts about the history of the atomic bomb?
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1. The first nuclear weapon was tested in July 1945 at Trinity Site, New Mexico. This test was called "Trinity" and it was a success.
2. The United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan during World War II, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These were the only two times that atomic bombs have been used in warfare.
3. The United States developed the atomic bomb to end the war quickly and with as few casualties as possible.
4. The United States has since built more than 70,000 nuclear weapons, which is enough to destroy every city in the world many times over.
5. Nuclear power plants produce electricity by splitting atoms.