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From: pfales@ttrde.UUCP (Peter Fales)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics,rec.photo
Subject: Re: Flashbulbs (was something stupid and illegal...)
Message-ID: <822@ttrde.UUCP>
Date: 17 Jan 89 03:30:35 GMT
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In article <4104@hubcap.UUCP>, rjschw@hubcap.UUCP (Robert Schwartz) writes:
> 	Which of course makes it possible (although rare) for the cube
> to fire if it is dropped.  That causes quite a reaction from the dropper
> and a bit of surprise to the people around.  Of course, this generally
> will leave you with one less flash than pictures remaining on your roll.

In my wilder and crazier days, we used to fashion darts out of straws
and punch-cards and tape the bulb from a dis-assembled magicube to the
end.  When tossed against a hard surface they would go off almost
every time.

NOTE:  For anyone attempting to duplicate this feat, it is dangerous
(broken glass, etc.)  Also note that these are the mechanically
actuated "Magicubes" as opposed to the traditional electrical flashcubes.
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