Talk:Firecracker

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Contents 1 What kind of cracker is the one seen in the old movies... 2 English Crackers 3 Merger proposal 4 Fair use rationale for Image:Black Cat 16s C-2 (nasty).jpg 5 Fair use rationale for Image:Doughboy C-1 30s String.jpg 6 Fair use rationale for Image:Cock Brand 32s C-1.jpg

[edit] What kind of cracker is the one seen in the old movies...

I have seen a cracker in several older movies; basically, it is some type of pyro that appears to not be ignited but rather thrown onto the ground and produces a loud bang, bright flash, and alot of smoke; it seems to be a type of big "whooper-snapper" (the snap-pop novely popper commonly sold in areas where other fireworks are illegal). I'd really like to know what kind of cracker this is and where I can find some, if possible. Thanks for your help. Also, I have seen a web-site somewhere on the web that has a grid of firework laws by State (U.S.); this might be a useful link included in this article.

[edit] English Crackers

English crackers are made in exactly the same way as pinwheels in that the grain gunpowder is poured over a bundle of pipes and then shaken down. The pipes are made of brow craft paper, dry rolled. Manufacturers vary in their tastes as which type of grain to employ. When the pipes full of grain they are rolled serveral times between heavy rollers so that the grain is crushed and pipes are flattened. A rather cheap and less sucessful method of making crackers is to enclose a length of thick, good quality match in close fitting length of match pipes, and complete it in the usual way. If you are interested in learning more about fireworks& firecrackers in China, welcome to visit this web. http://www.fireworkstown.com Best regards! Sun

[edit] Merger proposal

Harmful effects of firecrackers does not seem like an article long enough to be separate from the main firecracker article. hateless 05:28, 2 May 2006 (UTC)

Harmful effects of firecrackers is exclusively related to intra-Indian and Hindu secular and religious traditions, involving the celebration of certain festivals, associated civil policies and laws (or lack thereof) and related politics, specifically as they are relevant to the festival day of Diwali (which historically utilizes fireworks in its evening activities). In present form, the article seems nothing more than a "soapbox" use of Wikipedia aimed at effecting legislation in the country of India, and provides no substantive information (comparative or otherwise), documented facts or data of any sort which would informationally enhance or be relevant to the broader, more technical and generic firecracker article. This considered merger should not take place. If anything, the Harmful effects of firecrackers article might be better if it were more accurately re-titled to indicate its relationship to India’s holiday practices and politics; and, should then be merged into the Diwali article, which provides a wealth of information about the traditions, practices, controversies and celebration of the Indian days and holidays leading up to, and following, the festival day of Diwali. ...JC 22:47, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

agreed, removing merge tag. Someone else altered the merge tag on Harmful effects of firecrackers, I'll let that stand. hateless 07:07, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

Somebody has vandalised this article. I've fixed it up.

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Black Cat 16s C-2 (nasty).jpg

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Doughboy C-1 30s String.jpg

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Cock Brand 32s C-1.jpg

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