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CD in a microwave

Why do you get a splendid fire works show when you put a CD in a microwave?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPbaNe-DRY

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Posted 2007-04-12T20:18:08Z
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Microwaves devices produce "pyrotechnics" from substances containing particles of metal, flammables and explosives such as gun powder or even birthday fireworks.

Posted 2007-04-14T13:36:14Z

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