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Why Are Fireworks Bright?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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How to Make a Good Time Show Choreographed to Music

A computer program helps get the timing perfect. If I shoot a three inch shell in the air, it pops three seconds later. The effect is displayed where you want it with the music. So for example, if you were playing the US National Anthem and you want some red fireworks to explode right on the line. That's hard to do quite right if you're doing it by hand.

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