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The claim that mustard gas smells like freshly mowed grass is false; it has been historically described as having a smell similar to pepper and pineapple. Mustard gas was a lethal chemical weapon used in WWI, causing long-term suffering and fatalities. Thus, the correct option is b) False.
The statement about 7 tons of ammunition found in Belgium, including 6 tons of toxic mustard gas leaking with a smell of freshly mowed grass, is False. Contrary to the description provided, mustard gas does not smell like freshly mowed grass. Historical accounts of mustard gas describe its smell as a mixture between pepper and pineapple, with a metallic taste and an ability to sting the throat and chest. Mustard gas was one of the chemical weapons used during World War I by both sides, causing serious injuries and deaths. It could take up to 24 hours for the effects of mustard gas poisoning to begin, and weeks to die from the exposure. It caused severe blistering of the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
