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What are some notable blunders in history that resulted in huge loss? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by bady@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Loss in terms of money or efforts. Could be recent or ancient.

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[–] idle@158436977.xyz 33 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Chernobyl comes to mind as the biggest fuck up ever. Whenever I think I fucked up I try to remember, it can never be as bad as Chernobyl.

[–] Ejh3k@midwest.social 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Ended up taking down the soviet union. The whole meltdown is fascinating. I read a book about it. I think it was called midnight at chernobyl, so something like it.

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[–] portside@monyet.cc 6 points 1 year ago

Yeah it struck fear, we could never fully utilize nuclear energy because people are scared.

[–] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

I was going to say something like the Hindenburg, but I think you have me beat.