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Ethanol Cannon

Ethanol vapor is ignited by a spark in a closed container.

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Narrative
A small amount of ethanol is poured into a container. It is corked, to confine the mixture of ethanol vapor and air. When a spark is created between the two screws, the mixture detonates, forcing the cork from the container.