Dynamite Peaceful Uses and Lightning Questions
A column discusses dynamite's peaceful uses while contrasting with atomic and hydrogen bombs’ danger. It notes Nobel’s dynamite invention, early accidents, and the shift to nonmilitary applications such as rock blasting, canal beds, and openings for buildings. It also includes reader questions about faster-than-light travel and a note on the coral-eating rainbow parrotfish’s teeth.
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