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How Hand Grenades Work

Believe it or not, hand grenades have been invented more than 1.000 years ago by the Chinese people as an application for gunpowder. Europeans on the other hand have been somehow lazier and developed hand grenades for warfare purposes as late as the 16th century, when gunpowder started becoming popular in military operations. Some of the first hand grenades were basically made out of a hollow metal container filled with gunpowder. A wick would ensure the role of detonator and timer. Once the wic... Read »
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