the "doomsday weapon scam"

really hope this link isn't banned. If it is, i apologize mods. Thought this article was very interesting about "red mercury." Some swear that it is real and Daesh is trying to get ahold of it, and others say it is a myth made up during the Cold War.
I have never heard of "red mercury" and enjoyed this read. Wondering if anyone has any input on red mercury.

[link to www.nytimes.com]