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Can You Really Outrun an Explosion?
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"Die Hard" films' John McClane (not to mention a long line of other Hollywood action heroes) never met an explosion he couldn't outrun. In real life, it's not so easy to sprint away from a blast.
Debunking Hollywood's Car Explosion Fantasies
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Cars erupting into fireballs when they crash is a common movie trope, but it doesn't happen in real life.
Anatomy of an Underwater Explosion
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An underwater explosion or UNDEX won't absorb the destruction like air does. Learn why an underwater explosion could harm you more than one on land.
If I couldn't get rid of gas in any way, would I explode?
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Getting rid of gas in our bodies helps keep our stomach from expanding too much. Learn more about getting rid of gas that is trapped in our bodies.
No One Knows What Caused a Massive 1908 Explosion in Siberia
Theories surrounding the source of the Tunguska blast that rocked the Siberian region in 1908 abound. But the exact cause is still a mystery.
How Can Sugar Explode?
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A sugar explosion recently happened at a refinery near Savannah, Georgia. Learn about the sugar explosion and find out what caused the sugar explosion.
How Building Implosions Work
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Safe, professional building implosions combine mathematics, intuition and sheer explosive power. Find out how the experts bring down huge structures without damaging the buildings nearby.
How C-4 Works
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C-4 is a powerful explosive that's used in terrorist attacks all over the world. Find out what C-4 explosives are and what C-4 explosives can do.
What Is Dynamite and How Does It Work?
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Alfred Nobel revolutionized several industries with his invention of dynamite. Learn more about how dynamite works and its controversial history.
Kilonovas Are Some of the Biggest, Baddest Stellar Blasts in Space
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Get ready for the most powerful electromagnetic explosion the universe has ever known.