From the Current November 8, 2013 "The Week" magazine, p.12
"Sea Captains have an unlikely new ally in their battle against Somali
pirates: Britney Spears. Ships have started blasting the pop star's music at ear-splitting volume at approaching raiders. "Oops! I Did It Again" is particularly effective at forcing the bandits to halt. "These guys can't stand Western culture or music, making Britney's hits perfect," said Rachel Owens, a merchant navy officer. "It's so effective the ship's security rarely need to resort to firing guns."
Larry
"Sea Captains have an unlikely new ally in their battle against Somali
pirates: Britney Spears. Ships have started blasting the pop star's music at ear-splitting volume at approaching raiders. "Oops! I Did It Again" is particularly effective at forcing the bandits to halt. "These guys can't stand Western culture or music, making Britney's hits perfect," said Rachel Owens, a merchant navy officer. "It's so effective the ship's security rarely need to resort to firing guns."
Larry