36 JULY 2017 ARCAD A NEWS HOW BIG? HOW MUCH? HOW HEAVY? SAY WHAT? KIDS CORNER 479,651 shells fired (in just six minutes) In 2014 Dubai set the record for the largest ever fireworks display on New Year’s Eve, at a rate of almost 80K shells per minute and 1,332 fireworks per second. Within the first minute, Dubai fired enough shells to break the previous record held by 2011 Kuwait show that lasted an hour and featured 77,282 fireworks. 1,201-pounds In February of 2017, a Colorado crew built and detonated the heaviest fireworks ever created. This behemoth contained as much explosive power as an entire fireworks show! The invention of fireworks led to the invention of gunpowder weaponry, rather than the other way around. During medieval warfare in China, sometimes fireworks were strapped to rats, which would run into enemy territories. The Chinese would also strap fireworks to arrows to terrify their enemies. That weighs as much as 3 Typhoon class submarines. Typhoon class submarines weigh 48,000 tons. 285.3 million pounds Total amount of fireworks used by the United State in 2016. Covering your assets since 1947 Auto. Home. Business. Life. Kristin Edwards (480)776-6979 30th Street & Indian School Road 602.957.8402 Lindstrom Family Auto Wash Your Neighborhood Car Wash Visit us at LindstromAutoWash.com for the “Deal of the Month!” Not valid with any other offers. Must present coupon. Expires 7/31/17. Not valid with any other offers. Must present coupon. Expires 7/31/17. Not valid with any other offers. Must present coupon. Expires 7/31/17. 15% OFF Any Detail Package $3 OFF “The Works” Car Wash $2 OFF Regular Car Wash Lindstrom Family Auto Wash Lindstrom Family Auto Wash Lindstrom Family Auto Wash PROFESSIONAL DETAIL SERVICES Engine Cleaning • Dress (top only) • Express Shampoo Express Wax • Leather Cleaning Conditioner • Complete Interior Exterior Over Spray Removal ARCADIA NEWS ARCADIA NEWS ARCADIA NEWS

37 JULY 2017 ARCAD A NEWS KIDS CORNER FACTS ABOUT FIREWORKS The earliest recorded use of fireworks dates back to 200 B.C. in China during the Han Dynasty. People would roast bamboo stalks until the air inside would sizzle and explode. The resulting loud “pop” was believed to frighten evil spirits and usher in happiness and luck. The first commemorative Independence Day fireworks were set off on July 4, 1777. The craft of making and setting of fireworks is called pyrotechnics, from the Greek pyro, “fire,”+ techne, “art.” Consumers spend about $662 million on fireworks each year. Males account for 57% of private firework injuries in the U.S. Females are injured more often at public firework displays. During the 4th of July, Americans light about 175 million pounds of fireworks, which is equivalent to about 100,000 lightening bolts. While China invented the firework itself, Italy invented the aerial shell in the 1830s. The shape of the inner part of the aerial shell is what gives the firework its overall shape. Italians also discovered that burning different metallic powders created different colors. Fireworks require just three main components: 1) an oxidizer, 2) a fuel, and 3) a chemical mixture to create the color. When exposed to fire, the oxidizer breaks the chemical bonds in the fuel, which releases the energy stored in the bonds. The craft of making and setting of fireworks is called pyrotechnics, from the Greek pyro, “fire,”+ techne, “art.” Males account for 57% of private firework injuries in the U.S. Females are injured more often at public firework displays. While China invented the firework itself, Italy invented the aerial shell in the 1830s. The shape of the inner part of the aerial shell is what gives the firework its overall shape. Italians also discovered that burning different metallic powders created different colors. FIREWORKS WORD SEARCH BLUE RED WHITE FIREWORKS FOOD BBQ PATRIOTIC STARS POP SPARKLE JULY INDEPENDENCE BOOM OPEN JULY 4TH! KANSAS BBQ KANSAS BBQ DINE-IN · DRIVE-THRU · CARRY-OUT · CATERING 4046 E Thomas (40th and Thomas) 602-354-8194 · GoHogWild.com