Osama Bin Laden's Porn Stash Not Part Of Al Qaeda Leader's Bookshelf Declassification

Bin Laden Had A Massive Porn Stash But The US Won't Show Anyone
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Details of documents found in Osama Bin Laden's Abbottabad hideout have been declassified by the US government, but they're still hanging on tight to details of his stash of pornography.

Having revealed the deceased al Qaeda chief's reading list, which included "A Brief Guide to Understanding Islam" and "Guinness Book of World Records Children’s Edition 2008", the US military still seem unlikely to release the mythical "considerable stash" of porn videos uncovered after he was killed by Navy SEALs in 2011.

On Wednesday, the office of James Clapper, the US director of national intelligence, confirmed for the first time that the rumours of Bin Laden's collection were true, but he said the details would never be released.

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Weird fetish?

"We are not going to release these materials due to the nature of their contents," Clapper’s spokesperson Jeffrey Anchukaitis told the Guardian.

Anchukaitis refused to specify the type of pornography found in Bin Laden's lair, although the collection has been described as "fairly extensive".

Declassified details of Bin Laden's bookshelf showed a particular interest in conspiracy theories, and he had a copy of a book claiming the US government carried out the 9/11 attacks.

Letters written by the terror mastermind were also uncovered, with some urging followers to ditch the idea of creating an Islamic State and instead focus on bombing embassies and American oil companies.

Bin Laden Compound Discoveries
Marijuana(01 of06)
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A stroll around the 20-foot-tall, barbed wire led CNN's Nic Robertson to discover a crop of marijuana plants just yards from the home. But whether or not bin Laden and his family were growing the weed for recreational purposes remains a mystery, and it has long been speculated that the Al Qaeda leader suffered from kidney failure, which would allow him to get a prescription for medical marijuana in many U.S. states. (credit:Getty )
Pornography (02 of06)
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As Reuters is reporting, a "fairly extensive" stash of "modern, electronically recorded" pornography was found in the compound, according to U.S. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. (credit:AP File Photo)
'Natural Viagra' (03 of06)
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The discovery of Avena syrup -- a botanical product often used as "natural Viagra" -- at bin Laden's compound has raised questions about whether or not the Al Qaeda leader or his associates were trying to boost their libidos. Also known by the nickname "wild oats," Avena Sativa syrup has two potential uses: to increase sexual desire, and as artificial sweetener used for a sour stomach. (credit:Getty )
Diary (04 of06)
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Navy SEALs reportedly swiped the terrorist's short journal from his Pakistani compound. The al Qaeda leader is said to have mused about mass murder, naming his number one target as President Obama, followed by U.S. military leaders including the defense secretary and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Interestingly, bin Laden noted that U.S. Vice President Joe Biden "was not an important target because that position has less weight." (credit:AP )
No Internet Access (05 of06)
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As the Washington Post is reporting, the compound lacked Internet access, so bin Laden would communicate though an "elaborate pass-the-buck" system by typing a message on his computer which would then be saved to a flash drive and given to a trusted courier, who would drive it to far-off Internet cafes and return with incoming e-mail. (credit:AP )
Soft Drinks (06 of06)
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Bin Laden may have hated the United States, but that didn't stop him from reportedly indulging in plenty of Coca-Cola and Pepsi -- products that are often associated with the Western commercialism the al Qaeda leader is said to have despised. (credit:Getty )