Fireworks
The Green Man
Once people figured out how to use fireworks they wanted to use them for celebrations like the 4th of July and celebrations. They chose a man, usually the biggest and the strongest, and he would carry a big torch on top of his head. Fireworks give off big sparks that would come down on top of him and potentially burn him. Someone came up with the idea of making a suit out of green leaves. Green vegetation doesn’t burn, so therefore the person is kept safe from the sparks as they walked in parades or celebrations. These men became known as “Green Men”.
Fun Facts
Fireworks were invented by accident. A cook was mixing some sulphur, saltpeter, and charcoal. When he put the mixture into a bathtub it exploded.
Fireworks were invented in China over 2000 years ago and still made in China today.
All fireworks are made by hand.
Fireworks were made with plastic wrappers at first for their shells, until people complained about getting hit with the shards as they exploded. Now fireworks are made with paper shells.
Most firework injuries, 58%, happen to people under age 20. Most injuries are burns.
Firecrackers, sparklers and bottle rockets cause the most injuries.
An estimated 22,500 fires were reported in 2008 that were started by fireworks.
Fireworks
Fireworks are fun and cool to watch, but you have to be careful when using them. You should never hold one in your hand when you light it. If that happens, you can get burned really bad and take the chance of losing a body part. If you have certain fireworks you can get arrested and go to jail from having them. Check your city laws for rules on what is prohibited. Some fireworks have more black powder than is the legal limit for where you are living. You cannot make your own fireworks because if it is illegal. You should never light a firework nearby another person or living thing, or objects that can catch fire or burn. Make sure you use common sense and practice safe handling of fireworks to make your 4th of July fun.
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