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From: davis@hplabs.UUCP (Jim Davis)
Newsgroups: net.rec
Subject: Re: Blowing things up
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Date: Wed, 30-Jan-85 03:18:07 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan 30 03:18:07 1985
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A shotgun shell filled with gunpowder, with nichrome
wire going through the length of the shell (no primer)
can be turned into a "nifty" explosive.  Simply
wrap it in masking tape to a depth of ~2".  Place
this where you want it, connect an unplugged extension cord
to it.  Lay out the cord to a good distance (around
barriers etc.) and plug it in.  When I was young an
older brother did this.  He excavated a 2 foot crater
in the back yard.  It was quite impressive.  If you
people are after bigger fun than that (like the 10x10x10
shed suggestion) then please stay away from me.

Notice:  getting hurt by this kind of thing is a real
	 possibility.  Don't say I suggested it.

These may not even be my opinions:  my employer is certainly not involved.
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