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Black powder, the world’s first chemical explosive, was originally developed during the Tang dynasty in China, in the seventh century. It was a crude mixture at first, but over time chemists discovere
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Step-by-step instructions to building more than 30 fascinating devices are included in this book for workbench warriors and grown-up geeks. Detailed illustrations and diagrams explain how to construc
