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Snowmen Blown up with Gas Bombs: Frosty the Bomberman

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It’s been freezing lately across the country, and many of us are getting more than our fair share of snow too. I’ve had enough of the cold and snow. We need a way to take out our frustrations, and there’s no better way than to beat up a snowman. YouTube channel Beyond the Press has the right idea. They made a video in which they blow up some snowmen with homemade explosives. It’s time to fight back against winter and it’s snow people.

In the video, Lauri and Anni Vuohensilta created a couple of snowmen and then blew them to hell with 100-liter trash bags full of oxy-acetylene gas, which is usually used in tanks for welding and cutting. How do ya like that, Frosty? If you want to jump right to the explody bits, skip to 7:24.

It’s kind of sad seeing these snowmen getting blown to smithereens, but also very satisfying. They look so goofy and sad and when things go boom, they just sort of explode and drop down, collapsing into nothing, becoming one with the snow again. Given the winter we are currently having, I don’t feel too bad for them. I would go on a snowman killing spree if I could. Now thanks to this video, I know how to kill them with gas.

[via Nerdist]

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Watch Different Fuels Ignite Inside a See Through Combustion Engine

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At some point or another we have all imagined what the explosion inside of a combustion engine looks like. That’s because engines are fascinating, and you unfortunately can’t see inside of them while this is happening. Well, now you can see for yourself. Warped Perception filmed different fuels igniting in slow-motion inside of a see-through combustion engine.

With a see-through glass head on a Briggs and Stratton Internal Combustion Engine and slow-motion and 4K slow-motion video, we get to see the whole process. You can watch gasoline, rubbing alcohol, and acetylene each run through the engine with your very own eyes.

You really get a sense of how powerful the explosions are as each ignites and you see the flames swirl like a vicious tornado. It’s fascinating to see how the different fuels burn differently. Some are lazier, others definitely more fiery.

[via reddit via Laughing Squid]

Report: Samsung Note 7 probe finds batteries caused fires

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Samsung has concluded that the Galaxy Note 7's fires and explosions were caused by battery problems, not the phone's hardware or software, Reuters reports. The information comes from "a person familiar with the matter," rather than an official source...

This Slow-mo Potato Cannon Footage Is the Best Thing You’ll See This Week

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Check out this ultra-slow-motion video of Destin Sandlin of Smarter Every Day firing a homemade clear PVC potato cannon. It’s fun and educational.

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It is very cool to see the explosion in the chamber. At one point, Destin tries to figure out if it’s better to ignite the cannon from the back end or the middle of the combustion chamber. Ultimately he thinks that igniting from the middle is better since it will result in a more even explosion. I agree, because I love things that go boom.

Basically this video will give you a primer on the basic mechanics of a combustion chamber. And besides, it’s always fun to watch stuff explode in ultra-slow-motion.