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Old 20-05-2004, 11:35   #140
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Re: Did you know ?

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Originally Posted by Halcyon
If yuo get a little capsule you get with Kinder eggs, fill it with baking powder and hot water, put the top on and shake it and throw it, it will explode in the air.
I was once told (and took it with a large pinch of salt) that a former activity for bored sailors was to make a calcium carbide sandwich, throw it into the ocean and enjoy the subsequent sight of the exploding seagulls.
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