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School: Seosamh Naomhtha (roll number 16640)

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Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
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An Bráthair Naiti
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1028, Page 122

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    method. Then some carbide is put in the tin and spat on. The carbide then emits an explosive gas. The lid is put on the tin to keep in the gas. When a match is held to the hole in the bottom of the tin the gas explodes with a loud bang, blowing of the lid. This trick is used to frighten timid people.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Liam Stewart
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    15
    Address
    Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal