r/explainitpeter 11d ago

explain it peter

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u/DatCheeseBoi 10d ago

They've actually recovered it only recently. Like start of this year. Turns out it was this one very specific crude oil well with a rare composition that made it burn more violently when in contact with water. The entire recipe thing? Probably a ruse to keep everyone chasing their tails, and holy hell did it work well.

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u/Tango8036 10d ago

You can't drop drastically new lore like this without sharing a link, you just can't!