july 4th

Saturday, July 4, 2009
Random Stuff

Giz Service Announcement: Aim Fireworks Into The Air, Not At Your Mom

11:00AM Jason Chen | Here’s another clip from the Consumer Product Safety Commission that proves, once and for all, that it is not okay to point fireworks at family members. Happy July 4th everybody! [CPSC] More »
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Weapons

This 21-Gun Salute To America Blows Fireworks Away

6:00AM Sean Fallon | You want fireworks for the Fourth? Oh, I’ve got some fireworks for you—21 crazy boomsticks, in fact. All in honour of our nation’s 233 birthday. More »
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Random Stuff

Giz Service Announcement: Fireworks Can Blow Up Your Face

2:30AM Jason Chen | Hey everyone, just checking in to make sure your holiday is kicking off with a bang. Bu that you haven’t blown your face off with some giant aerial fireworks. Happy July 4th everybody! [CPSC] More »
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Gadgets

Giz Service Announcement: Fireworks And Watermelon Don’t Mix

2:00AM Jason Chen | Hey, we here at Gizmodo, together with Nancy Nord of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, want to remind you to have a safe 4th of July. Don’t use illegal fireworks for anything dangerous. Like blowing up an M-1000 inside of a watermelon. In slow motion. Happy 4th weekend everybody. [CPSC] More »
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Toys

Sega’s Virtual Fireworks Machine Takes The Fun Out Of Explosions

12:00AM Dan Nosowitz | Sega Toys is coming out with the Uchiage Hanabi, essentially a limited-function projector that shows fake fireworks on your ceilings or walls, complete with sound. More »
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Science

Explained: Fireworks Vs Firecrackers Vs Sparklers

12:50AM Mark Wilson | While prepping for our nation’s independence, we came across this excellent explanation as to how most basic fireworks function. The clip takes about a minute of your time and will imbue you with impressive knowledge for this July 4th. [HowStuffWorks] More »
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