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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: The Explosive Secret Behind Custard Powder
Caption: The Explosive Secret Behind Custard Powder. Custard powder may seem harmless, but under the right conditions, it can explode with deadly force. In 1981, an accident at Bird’s Custard factory in the UK caused a dust explosion, injuring nine people when powder overflowed and ignited. It’s not the only case—14 died in a flour explosion in Minnesota in 1871, and 44 lost their lives in a cornstarch blast in Iowa in 1919. But how does a dessert ingredient cause such destruction? When fine powders like flour, sugar, or cornstarch become airborne, they expose more surface area to oxygen. Add heat or friction, and the dust can ignite instantly, creating a fireball. It’s a dramatic reminder that even the most ordinary substances can turn dangerous. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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