Roman candles
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In stark contrast to the high-flying $100 million masterpieces recorded recently — and the explosive prices paid for art owned by Microsoft’s co-founder, Paul G. Allen, last November — Thursday night’s sale was Roman candles.
From New York Times • May 11, 2023
Whether they're Roman candles or falling leaves, fireworks share the same underlying science.
From Salon • Jul. 13, 2021
Despite the risks, many Californians are obsessed with fireworks in L.A. — whiz-bangs, bottle rockets, Roman candles, aerial spinners.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2021
On our day of national pride, when celebratory words such as “freedom” and “liberty” are hurled about like Roman candles, it feels important to remain clear-eyed about our faults.
From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2017
We pick the pretty ones, then select some Roman candles and two stubby fountains.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
