Posted on Jul 4, 2020

The history of fireworks—America's favorite, dazzling display

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“The vibrant, aerial displays that impress crowds today were derived in the 1830s, when Italians combined metals with explosives to develop colored fireworks.”

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The history of fireworks—America's favorite, dazzling display

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