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  2. M-80 (explosive) - Wikipedia

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    Surrounding the capsule is plaster or a similar material, and finally a red tube and two plastic endcaps. Because of the size of these firecrackers, buyers are occasionally deceived into thinking that the entire tube is full. Also the fuse, at times, protrudes from the ends of these firecrackers, as opposed to the middle of the tube in real M-80s.

  3. Firecracker - Wikipedia

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    Chinese firecracker roll being set off Large flower cracker set off at night Firecrackers set off in Sibu, Malaysia, to celebrate Chinese New Year. A firecracker (cracker, noise maker, banger [1]) is a small explosive device primarily designed to produce a large amount of noise, especially in the form of a loud bang, usually for celebration or entertainment; any visual effect is incidental to ...

  4. Firecrackers in India - Wikipedia

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    Firecracker Firecracker shop on Diwali. A firecracker (cracker, noise maker, banger, [1]) is a small explosive device primarily designed to produce a large amount of noise, especially in the form of a loud bang, usually for celebration or entertainment. They have fuses, and are wrapped in a heavy paper casing to contain the explosive compound.

  5. A century ago, Wilmington children celebrated Christmas ... - AOL

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    Firecrackers, small torpedo bombs, Roman candles and loud horns were expected by children at Christmas time." Wilmington's medical history: Famous physicians of the Port City

  6. Consumer fireworks - Wikipedia

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    Although the use of fireworks is allowed year-round, the sale of fireworks, by registered businesses, is limited to a period of June 1 through July 5 and December 26 through January 2 each year. Ohio permits the sale of some fireworks, but requires them to be transported out of state within 48 hours of the sale. [13]

  7. Mexican handcrafted fireworks - Wikipedia

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    The popularity of fireworks begin in the 19th century, after Mexico’s independence. [2] [4] Fireworks production, sale and handling is covered by the federal Armas, Municiones, Explosivas y Pirotecnia law, with the aim of reducing the risk associated with the product. [3] This law was enacted in 1963, more geared towards the military.

  8. How Nutcrackers Became a Classic Symbol of Christmas

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    There are so many enduring symbols of Christmas: the trimmed tree, stockings hung by the chimney with care, and of course, jolly Ol' Saint Nick.But for Ree Drummond, there's one Christmas ...

  9. Bamboo cannon - Wikipedia

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    Bamboo cannon in West Sumatra, 1947. A bamboo cannon (Malay: meriam buluh, Jawi: مريام بولوه ; Tagalog: lantakang kawayan; Waray: lantaka, Indonesian: meriam bambu, Javanese: mercon bumbung) is a type of home-made firecracker which is popular during the Eid season in Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as during New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philippines.