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[Partially incorrect, see comments.] Pens in Space (mander.xyz)

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 3 weeks ago (11 children)

I'm probably just being dense but what's the difference between being flammable and being susceptible to combustion?

[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

They’re referring to the relationship between surface area and combustion. Talc, for example, melts but does not burn. Talc powder can ignite if blown over an open flame.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (4 children)

My first thought was: "I must try this". I need to read my house insurance policy first.

Curiosity got the better of me when I waved an alcohol wipe over an open flame. There's still a dark mark on the office carpet tile from where I had to stamp it out.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

Please invest in a fire blanket and keep it near by when you do stupid things with fire.

Signed, a fellow fire bug

Mine paid for itself the first time a flame got out of control while I was having some fun. No lasting burns to human or objects in my office lol.

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