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Manhole cover explodes after man throws firecracker down the hole

February 8, 2012 @ 11:24 pm

This man in China apparently threw a firecracker down a manhole and subsequently had his clothes blown off of him as the manhole exploded sending the cover flying into his face. It doesn’t look like he died, but I can … Continue reading →

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Killed spider unleashes a mass of baby spiders

January 27, 2012 @ 7:34 pm

Man, this gives me the creeps! Remind me never to kill a spider ever again. [via]

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Devastating Explosions brought to you by Old Spice

December 10, 2011 @ 10:07 pm

Old Spice brings you explosions for the holidays! Push the button as many times as you want!

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Glitch at fireworks event causes all fireworks to go off at once

November 6, 2011 @ 9:39 pm

I always wondered what fireworks shows would look like if all the fireworks went off at once. Now I know, thanks to the community fireworks display at Oban, Scotland. [via]

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What the NYPD does with confiscated fireworks

July 2, 2011 @ 11:53 pm

What does the NYPD do with 5000 pounds of fireworks confiscated this year? Well, according to the New York Times, they gather it up in a pile somewhere in the Bronx and have their own playtime with it. [via]

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V8 Supercar erupts into flames at starting line crash

May 1, 2011 @ 3:01 pm

Wow! Look at this massive fireball that erupted after V8 Supercar driver Steve Owen crashed into V8 Supercar driver Karl Reindler whose car had stalled at the starting line. Both drivers only sustained minor injuries but it definitely could have … Continue reading →

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