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In that we find that the reactor exploded in space.
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The next morning, a shipment of gunpowder, which is used to loosen rocky ground, explodes on a rail car.
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Around 18:00 one part exploded; the other part was then discovered in haste and thrown off the ship.
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Putting water on such a fire results in the fire getting hotter or even exploding.
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The injury was very severe; one of his kidneys had literally exploded as a result of the impact.
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The field has exploded in the last twenty years in terms of textbooks and research publications.
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Those who were close enough said his head just exploded.
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As a result, their breathe-gas explodes on contact with even trace amounts of radioactive metals, such as uranium.
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Suddenly, the away team's runabout detaches from the station and explodes, stranding them inside.
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Witnesses reported that the aircraft was on fire before the crash and appeared to have exploded.
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