It just now became the Forth of July™ and earlier this evening (which was technically yesterday, Wednesday, July 3^rd) some people were illegally lighting off fireworks already. I guess as a random quality test of the munitions they've aquired. So to them, and to you, I wish you a happy and safe National Blow Stuff Up Day!
[Amateurs: There's a reason professionals exist.] [1]
And for the curious, the above image was taken by me [2] 21 years ago. Yikes!
And it was 13 years ago when my hair nearly caught on fire [3], so when I say “be safe,” I mean it.
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