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M-80 - Definition and Overview |
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M-80s are illegal fireworks that contain large amounts of flash powder. The "real" M-80s (munitions 80?) were developed by the US military to simulate gunfire and contain roughly 3 grams of flash powder. In 1966 congress passed a Child Protection Act which made it illegal to sell, possess, or use M-80s anywhere within the United States. Since then, many fireworks companies have produced "spin-offs" to replicate the sound of the M-80 such as the named, M-60, M-70, M-88, M-90, which contain far less amounts of pyrotechnic, 50 milligrams or less, which is the maximum ammount allowed by law.
"ΒΌ stick of dynamite"
M-80s are NOT quarter sticks of dynamite. A quarter stick of dynamite contains 35 grams of pyrotechnic, which is much more than the 3 grams of flash powder contained in an M-80.
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Example Usage of M-80 |
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michaelwpg: Two weeks into billing cycle, already got the text that I'm 80% of my data limit. Time to call Rogers and upgrade my plan. |
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KDonhoops: RT @notmikedunleavy: If I just say "Dadgum" after every loss, will I be allowed to keep coaching here until I'm 80 like Bobby Bowden? |
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notmikedunleavy: If I just say "Dadgum" after every loss, will I be allowed to keep coaching here until I'm 80 like Bobby Bowden? |
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