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'''Gunpowder''' is one of man's most significant [[invention]]s. It is a chemical mixture which burns extremely rapidly, and was used as a propellant in early [[small arms]] and [[cannon]]s. Experiments to improve the effectiveness and safety were some of the first true [[chemistry]] in the modern sense of the word. Formerly most (al)chemical experiments were obsessed with pursuing [[mysticism|mystical]] and [[occult]] goals such as eternal life. | '''Gunpowder''' is one of man's most significant [[invention]]s. It is a chemical mixture which burns extremely rapidly, and was used as a propellant in early [[small arms]] and [[cannon]]s. Experiments to improve the effectiveness and safety were some of the first true [[chemistry]] in the modern sense of the word. Formerly most (al)chemical experiments were obsessed with pursuing [[mysticism|mystical]] and [[occult]] goals such as eternal life. | ||
| − | Gunpowder is | + | Gunpowder is still used today in weapons, [[fireworks]], and [[special effects]]. |
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 18:02, March 16, 2008
Gunpowder is one of man's most significant inventions. It is a chemical mixture which burns extremely rapidly, and was used as a propellant in early small arms and cannons. Experiments to improve the effectiveness and safety were some of the first true chemistry in the modern sense of the word. Formerly most (al)chemical experiments were obsessed with pursuing mystical and occult goals such as eternal life.
Gunpowder is still used today in weapons, fireworks, and special effects.