The EXPLOSIVE Discovery of Nitroglycerin (the History of Dynamite)

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Uncover the explosive story of Alfred Nobel, the man behind dynamite. Discover how Nobel’s invention revolutionised mining and construction, but also sparked controversy for its deadly applications in war—leading him to create the Nobel Prizes.

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