The Invention of Fireworks

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The Invention of Fireworks

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Jun 23, 2020

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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 episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe light the fuse and find out.
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Jun 23, 2020

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