All kidding aside, the invention and proliferation of gunpowder had a profound effect on the world. Here you can see just how easy it is to make with chemicals that are common in our modern world.

European countries are facing a shortage of gunpowder and explosives, TASS reports with reference to Bloomberg Photo by Global ...

For shells, two components are needed: gunpowder for launching the shells and explosives that detonate. Europe does not ...

You see, to make fireworks, you need four basic components: Fuel, usually gunpowder, a compound that produces color, a fuse, and glue to hold it all together. You mix this stuff up into what's ...

The specific gravity of the Schultze gunpowder may be roundly taken at half ... however much the unpracticed may make light of it.