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Hi Smarty Pants, quick question. What if fireworks, action movies,

and opening a bottle of soda after shaking it all have in common?

Did you say they all involve explosions? Because that's right.

When I was a kid, I used to love going to watch July 4th fireworks with my family and the Hot Miami Summer.

And thanks to this episode, I now understand a little bit more about how fireworks work.

And speaking of Miami, hello Cliff and Doris and South Florida.

Thank you for listening and for all your support.

Now, enjoy our little scene and get ready to learn all about the science of explosions.

Misty, since I first saw you, my heart has been going,

boo, boo, nonstop.

Same. I've never felt such an explosion. Love come over me.

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