What Makes the Crack in Christmas Crackers? The Surprising Science of Snaps
Christmas crackers, those festive tubes of merriment, are a staple of holiday celebrations. But beyond the cheesy jokes, paper hats, and trinkets, lies a simple yet fascinating mechanism that creates the iconic “crack.” What exactly is inside that makes these party favors explode with such satisfying sound? The answer is a combination of clever chemistry, … Read more