From the Vault: The Invention of Fireworks
Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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4.3 • 6K Ratings
🗓️ 3 July 2021
⏱️ 83 minutes
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Fireworks are a staple of celebrations around the world, but where does this invention come from and what’s the basic chemistry of their combustion? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe light the fuse and find out. (originally published 6/23/2020)
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