12. Balloon Bombs (Fu-Go)
During World War II, Japan launched thousands of paper balloon bombs, known as “Fu-Go,” carrying incendiary devices intended to start forest fires and cause panic in North America. Between November 1944 and April 1945, approximately 9,300 of these hydrogen-filled balloons were released, with about 300 reaching the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Despite their reach, the damage was minimal, and only one incident resulted in fatalities. For more details, see the article “When Japan Launched Killer Balloons in World War II” at History.com: (history.com)
