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How Airbags Work
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Do airbags reduce the risk of injury in crashes? Learn about airbags and see the Mythbusters test airbag explosions in a video from Discovery Channel.
Can Flour Explode?
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Is flour inflammable? I heard that if you were to burn flour it would explode. If so, what is in flour that makes this happen?
What if I Put Aluminum Foil in the Microwave?
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We've all been told not to put aluminum foil in the microwave. Stories of incredible explosions and fires are usually at the center of these ominous warnings. Why is that?
What Did the Big Bang Sound Like?
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It wasn't quite as explosive as you might imagine. The guys from the podcast Part-Time Genius listen to the Big Bang and other strange sounds.
How Exploding Manholes Work
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Manhole covers have been blasting out of the ground in New York City. Find out what causes these strange explosions and how powerful they really are.
How Controlled Detonations Work
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It's a delicate, hair-raising business that usually ends in triumph, but can, in certain circumstances, end in tragedy. Welcome to the world of a bomb squad technician. It's explosive.
How Bomb-sniffing Dogs Work
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You probably have no idea what explosives smell like. But dogs can be trained to detect that distinctive smell, even if it's just wafting through the air.
1934 Ford DeLuxe Roadster
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The 1934 Ford DeLuxe Roadster was popular among the police and crooks for its explosive speed. Don't let it get away. Learn about this roadster.
The Byford Dolphin Accident: How 5 Deep-Sea Divers Met Grisly Deaths
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In 1983, the worst-ever diving accident occurred. Five people working on an oil rig experienced explosive decompression, which caused them to die in horrific ways.
Could Our Spacecraft Accidentally Ignite an Alien World's Entire Atmosphere?
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Outer planets in our solar system have atmospheres made up of flammable chemicals that can cause explosions on Earth. Could a rocketship, or electric spark, ignite them?