The Economics of Everyday Things

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Every year, America celebrates its independence with millions of dollars worth of explosives imported from China. Zachary Crockett lights a fuse and backs away quickly.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • JJ Brau, fireworks coordinator for J&M Displays.
    • Mark Johnson, vice president of J&M Displays.

 

  • RESOURCES:
    • "The explosive history of fireworks, from ancient China to Revolutionary America," by Joe Hernandez (NPR, 2024).
    • "July 4 fireworks fiasco solved – technically," by Jonathan Horn (The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2016).
    • "The Fireworks King," by Damian Paletta and Emily Rauhala (The Washington Post, 2018).
    • "Exploding The Mystery Of Blue Fireworks," by Short Wave (2013).
    • "How Do Fireworks Make Shapes?" by Natalie Wolchover (Live Science, 2011).

 

  • EXTRAS:
    • "Agreement Between The City of Rapid City and J&M Displays, Inc. for Annual Fireworks Displays" (2023).
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