63 DAY 4: Black smoke signals that the College of Mullahs has not reached a decision on the new Ayatollah today. Maybe tomorrow (Israel bombed and killed all 88 Islamic clerics as they were meeting to select a new leader). I love the smell of cordite in the morning... (twitter.com) posted 112 days ago by catsfive 112 days ago by catsfive +63 / -0 18 comments share 18 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Ha, very knowledgeable! Yes, the Brits used cordite lang past WWII but went to black powder when NATO was formed.
so what is it we are smelling, like when fireworks go off?
Whatever the Chinese use, I suppose. Low grade black powder?
Just looked it up: Chinese fireworks traditionally consist of a mixture of potassium nitrate (saltpeter), sulfur, and charcoal (black powder/gunpowder).
fireworks: I love the booming of the earth and the odor and the brilliant colors in the sky
I get the same smell when I go to an indoor gun range.