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2023-07-03 20:06:48 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 906AEC9CE8216BA497C676C0D87924F800ADC35492081180CC643B9101893CB1
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The pipe bombs were not "fake"--it is unknown whether the timers had malfunctioned by the time of discovery or if they were not meant to go off, but they *WERE* explosive devices. The FBI continues to investigate, offering rewards for info, as of this year: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/feds-boost-reward-500k-information-capitol-pipe-bomber-rcna64268 https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/washingtondc/news/press-releases/fbi-washington-field-office-releases-video-and-additional-information-regarding-the-pipe-bomb-investigation-090821 https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/new-head-of-fbis-washington-field-office-shares-updates-on-hunt-for-jan-6-pipe-bomber/3302170/
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