Fireworks Aren't Just Fun & Games

When July rolls around, you can almost feel the excitement in the air—long summer evenings, backyard barbecues, and the unmistakable crackle of fireworks being readied for launch. I’ll never forget one Fourth of July a few years back when my neighbor, Dan, decided to “help” by holding the next firecracker in his hand while lighting it. He backed away, laughed, and then—almost in slow motion—threw the spent casing aside. Seconds later, his shirt caught a spark. Luckily, he only suffered a minor burn, but that instant of surprise and pain was enough to remind […]