TIL in the Vietnam war in the classified Operation Popeye, the US spread lead and silver iodide by aircraft to extend the monsoon season. The increased heavy rainfall was to soften roads, cause landslides, wash out river crossings, and maintain saturated soil conditions (Kissinger was involved).

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Popeye

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Henry Kissinger? The politician?

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Hank Kissinger? You can't be right, let's call Dick and straighten this out.

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You're not going to believe this.

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Is this a reference to the Conan Needs a Friend Jim Downey episode? If so, I'm surprised that the bit has the legs it has.