Did the U.S. really try to kill Fidel Castro with exploding cigars? In 1961, the U.S. launched Operation Mongoose — a top-secret campaign to remove Fidel Castro from power. From sabotage missions to wild assassination plots (yes, even poison-laced cigars 😳), this Cold War operation was as bold as it was bizarre. Despite the effort, it failed — but it left the world on the edge of nuclear war. 🌍⚠️ 👉 What do YOU think was the wildest covert plan in history? 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments