ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bomb threat

Okay, so imagine you are playing a game of hide-and-seek with your friends. One of your friends says they have put a bomb somewhere in the house and it could go off at any time. This is called a bomb threat.

Now, bombs are not toys or games, they are very dangerous and can hurt a lot of people. So, when someone makes a bomb threat, it is very important to take it seriously and get help from grown-ups who know how to handle these situations.

The grown-ups will talk to the person who made the threat and try to find out if it is real or just a bad joke. They will also check the house and make sure everyone is safe. If the bomb is real, they will call in special helpers called bomb squad who are trained to handle these dangerous situations.

The most important thing to remember is to never make a bomb threat, because it is not funny and can cause a lot of harm and fear for others. If you ever hear of one, be sure to tell a grown-up right away so they can keep everyone safe.
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