It is believed that gunpowder was discovered accidentally by a Chinese alchemist who mixed sulphur and salt peter over a fire.

Static electricity in synthetic clothing can ignite fireworks. Those who make fireworks wear cotton all the way down to their underwear

3 sparklers burning together generate the same heat as a blow torch.

Did You Know?

The first fireworks were actually green bamboo that were thrown into fires to scare spirits away in ancient China, called "pas chuk."

 

 

 

 
 

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