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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, state media says (apnews.com)

submitted 1 day ago by Zapados@sh.itjust.works to c/world@quokk.au

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[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I love fireworks as much as the next guy but it's really one of the most silly/useless things we do as humans. Every year the Netherlands turns into a warzone for the new year.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Every hospital has a burn specialist on standby every holiday. Because every holiday some drunk idiot will ignite himself. Without exception.