S1E131 - Kapow's Power of Invention: Firework...

Before he was a hero, Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark, was a flashy and brilliant inventor. With his great wealth and exceptional technical knowledge, Stark was one of the world's most powerful men and an incredible inventor. How did that lead to building such an amazing super suit? ...  Show more

Who is Kapow's favorite superhero? What do tin cans taste like? Tune in to find out the answer to these questions, and maybe a couple more, with Lucy Wow's sidekick (and world champion eater of socks) Kapow! Thanks to listener Thwin for the great questions!If you have a question ...  Show more

Fireworks are a staple of celebrations around the world, but where does this invention come from and what’s the basic chemistry of their combustion? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe light the fuse and find out. (originally published 6/23/2020)See ...  Show more

Fireworks dazzle us on special holidays, at flashy concerts and during some big public events (National Mr. Potatohead Day anyone?). But did you know people have been using fireworks to celebrate for centuries? This week Joy and cohost Elliott learn about how firecrackers started ...  Show more

In episode 249, we get curious about fireworks for the Buehner family from Carbondale, Illinois, Violet from Oceanside, California, and Aylin and Brandon from Boise, Idaho.  We learn why we use fireworks on the 4th of July, why we celebrate American independence on the 4th of ...

How do fireworks work? From the basics to fully choreographed displays, we take a look at the tech of making stuff go boom.

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