I normally don’t nitpick things like this, but I’m 90% sure Mike is wrong about the pin on old grenades activating the timer.
Having used (modern) grenades, I believe the time delay still works just like it used to. The lever separating from the body causes the time delay chemical reaction to start, and the pin is only a safety mechanism. Think about it: what purpose would the lever serve if the grenade detonated right after it separates if the pin was pulled too early?
The lever allows one to remove the pin and not immediately have to throw, or to release the lever and “cook” the grenade. Note: this is not recommended - the chemical reaction timer is notoriously unpredictable, and could last anywhere between 2 and 6 seconds. Seriously, don’t cook your grenades people!
Extremely excited for Scott Manley / Drew. The west coast crew kind of spoiled the fact that he was coming in something, though I don't remember what (maybe on a UPF or podcast they said something in the background, not sure).
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