Video - Stasi's Bizarre Spying Tactics: From Smell Samples to Teddy Snitches!

Did you know that in 1970s East Germany, the secret police, known as the Stasi, took spying to an absurdly personal level? The Stasi maintained a massive network of informants, which included your friendly neighbor or even your best friend. They collected "smell samples" from suspects by swiping objects like handkerchiefs and storing them in jars for their hound dogs. Paranoia was so high that they even planted microphones in teddy bears. Imagine getting a stuffed animal only to find it was more teddy snitch than teddy bear! So, if you think your privacy is compromised today, the bone-chilling tactics of the Stasi might change your perspective. Would you trust your neighbors after hearing this? Let me know in the comments!