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Mikhail Kalashnikov

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The Resume

    (November 10, 1919-December 23, 2013)
    Born in Kurya, Russia
    Invented the AK-47 automatic rifle.

Why he might be annoying:

    His name is hard to spell.
    He rarely gave interviews to Western TV shows.
    Kalashnikov originally wanted the official name of the gun to be 'The Kalashnikov Rifle.' Although some people still call it that, it is better known as the AK-47.
    Over 70 million AK-47 rifles have been produced since 1949.
    The AK-47 is the weapon of choice for most terrorist organizations.
    US soldiers who captured AK-47s from Vietcong forces during the Vietnam War were often shot by other US troops who would only hear the distinctive sound of the AK-47 and not see who was using it. The Army banned its use by regular US soldiers in Vietnam.

Why he might not be annoying:

    The AK-47 is arguably one of the most famous (and best) firearms ever made.
    He was a tank commander in the Soviet Army during WW II and fought in some of the bloodiest battles against the Germans in Russia.
    In 1938 he invented an apparatus that counted how many shells a tank fired, as well as other devices pertaining to tank warfare.
    He was seriously wounded while fighting in October 1941.
    He designed the AK-47 to give soldiers an edge over more powerful German machine guns.
    He had no formal training and was a self-taught inventor.
    Kalashnikov received dozens of medals and awards from the Soviet government for his invention.

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    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 83 Votes: 55.42% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 69 Votes: 49.28% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 44.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 33 Votes: 42.42% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 37 Votes: 45.95% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 87 Votes: 52.87% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 267 Votes: 43.45% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 246 Votes: 57.72% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 315 Votes: 52.70% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 595 Votes: 47.39% Annoying