explosions

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Iranian media reported that explosions were heard to the east of the city.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

These rare explosions can shine at least 10 times brighter in visible light than ordinary supernovae.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

"We hear the call to prayer every day, not explosions here," Qadiri told AFP.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“It’s a neurochemical con job. It’s just synaptic, electronic explosions in your brain. It’s just a meat computer,” he says, bursting into his infectious, double bass laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He tapped his hearing aid like the explosions were giving him interference, but he kept his eyes on his magazine.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan