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Underwear bomb failed because Nigerian terrorist wore same pants for two weeks

USA: An American security official said Umar Abdulmutallab's bomb had 'degraded' because of bad hygiene.

Underwear bomber Umar Abdulmutallab failed in his bid to blow up a transatlantic flight because he had been wearing the same pants for two weeks, it's been revealed.

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