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I remember when I had all ten fingers... and both eyes. And both testicles. Be careful with bottle rockets kids.
Sounds like a kickass bottle rocket.
No, it was the kickballs type. Not fun at all!
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I'm pretty sure someone already lost a finger testing a firework
Can I put this in a .png and post it, next. I've been waiting all day.
I live in Darwin Northern Territory Australia, every year on July 1st we have Territory day to celebrate our independence from the southern states.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/02/man-loses-arm-below-elbow-in-fireworks-explosion-near-darwin this year a man lost an arm
more like DarkShowerthoughts
America can't hold a Roman candle to Holland at New Years. I know my way around fuerwerken but the Dutch go absolutely next level. I was completely amazed.
Highly likely a few other appendages go missing too.
This is a distressing thought.
As I prepare to not sleep for the next two days.
Phew! Luckily I am not American.
Just make sure not to get caught by the French, they might separate you from your longbow-firing fingers!
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