Mr. Bergmann blows up a pumpkin

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I thought the pulp (which was carved out) was going to explode into the kids faces and generate a loud shriek from both the students and the teacher. Mr. Bergmann looks like such a fun teacher!

Nothing like a bit of C2H2 and a spark to make things go boom. Pumpkins are much cooler then a bangsite cannon.

By Robert S. (not verified) on 06 Nov 2011 #permalink