Construction worker killed in acetylene tank explosion in Manila

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PEEPER on Instagram: "In parts of the Netherlands, old milk cans are traditionally turned into carbide cannons to launch objects like soccer balls using controlled explosions. The process uses calcium carbide and water to produce acetylene gas inside the sealed can. When ignited with a spark, the rapid combustion creates enough pressure to fire the ball forward with surprising force. This practice is especially associated with New Year celebrations and rural festivals. While it looks dramatic, c

The Franklin Institute on Instagram: "Senior Performer Fox couldn’t resist using all this snow in a science experiment (& explosion)! 👀❄️🔥 🎟️ We’re open all weekend and bringing the heat! When calcium carbide meets water, it creates a reaction that releases flammable acetylene gas, meaning… yes, we technically set snow on fire. This reaction also forms calcium hydroxide (a.k.a. slaked lime), which can be hazardous, so please leave this kind of explosive fun to our science pros. 🧪 Warm up and