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The History of Bombs and Explosives

by Articles2write in Military, November 15, 2009
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An important feature of cordite, that slowly ignites. A powerful explosive cordite would then destroy the gun. These powerful explosives, high explosives known, we used in grenades, bombs and other projectiles, which maximize explosive power should develop. Explosives, such as bombs and grenades, it usually brings explosion or by a highly sensitive explosive brisant (such as drop mercury in a firing pin, struck by a striker) or through a thin wire that comes on suddenly because a great strong electrical pulse is passed through it hurriedly. In both cases, a violent shock sent through the main charge, which then in turn exploded.

The Legacy of The Nobel Family

by NickFord in History, October 13, 2009
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The Nobel prizes are the legacy of the Nobel family. Less well known are the accomplishments of this family over many generations.

The Real Act of Discovery Consists Not in Finding New Lands, But in Seeing with New Eyes

by Husdup Lucian in Lifestyle Choices, April 17, 2009
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So as we can see, “the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in seeing with new eyes” (Marcel Proust).

Premature Obituaries

by eddiego65 in Death, May 29, 2008
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Notable people who have been reported as having died while still alive.

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