In 1993, Russia tried to settle a debt for New Zealand dairy products by offering tanks, MiGs and a nuclear sub. With a nuclear-free stance and no need for old Russian weapons, the Kiwis declined. In 1989, the Soviets had managed to use 17 subs to pay for Pepsi. #FunFactFriday

https://twitter.com/NavalInstitute/status/1385620669539528708

>>13495077

"SCP-5730 refers to a fleet of 17 submarines that were obtained by PepsiCo from the Soviet Union in 1989 as payment for Pepsi products."

Why don't I remember ever hearing about this?! I am not remembering so many things that apparently happened in my childhood. weird