So, terrorists were just going to whip up some handy-dandy explosives?

[gridlore]

Not so fast. Instant explosives from household chemicals are found only in old tapes of MacGuvyer, as this excellent blog points out in some detail.

Thanks to the mdlbear for the link.

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The explosive of choice, with truck bombs, I believe

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Re: The explosive of choice, with truck bombs, I believe

[mdlbear]

exactly. Though according to Wikipedia (not always a reliable source) the one used in Oklahoma City was ammonium nitrate and nitrobenzene, which roughly doubles the yield.