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Recently I read the phrase "M-class fireworks" referring to M-80 (explosive), M-100 (explosive), M-250, M-1000, etc. Where does the "M" come from and what defines these classifications? I couldn't put my finger on a source. Thanks, Beland ( talk) 06:48, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
United States Army Field Manual No. 3.23-30, Grenades and Pyrotechnic Signals, Chapter 5-5d, September 2003. M for military and 80 for volume equal to 80 grains of ordnance gunpowder (known today as "black powder"). Black powder as used in muzzle-loading rifles and pistols is still measured by "flapjack" in grains. Eighty grains would be an appropriate charge for deer hunting with a 50-caliber rifle.That said, I'm not convinced the US Army Field Manual says this and this forum discussion questions it for practical reasons [1] Nil Einne ( talk) 11:58, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
Trump is currently hospitalized, though he's continuing to work remotely. If I understand it, if he becomes temporarily unable to carry out his duties, Pence becomes acting POTUS until Trump is able to serve again. Question: if that happens, is Pence also still VP and President of the Senate? If not, what happens to Pence's tie-breaking role in the event of a deadlocked Senate vote? Thanks. 2601:648:8202:96B0:0:0:0:DDAF ( talk) 20:28, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
I remember reading a story in school, written by what Tom Lehrer would call "Chekhov, or one of that crowd". The protagonist gets home to his flat after a late night of drinking, and finds there is a coffin in the middle of his room. He freaks out slightly at this portent, thinks he is hallucinating, feels the coffin and finds that it seems quite solid. Disturbed, he runs over to his friend's flat--which also has a coffin in it. Repeat a couple times, and then there is a surprise ending that I won't spoil for those who don't know the story. I may have some details wrong.
Can anyone identify? I had no luck with web search for Chekhov and coffins. Thanks. 2601:648:8202:96B0:0:0:0:DDAF ( talk) 22:43, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
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Recently I read the phrase "M-class fireworks" referring to M-80 (explosive), M-100 (explosive), M-250, M-1000, etc. Where does the "M" come from and what defines these classifications? I couldn't put my finger on a source. Thanks, Beland ( talk) 06:48, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
United States Army Field Manual No. 3.23-30, Grenades and Pyrotechnic Signals, Chapter 5-5d, September 2003. M for military and 80 for volume equal to 80 grains of ordnance gunpowder (known today as "black powder"). Black powder as used in muzzle-loading rifles and pistols is still measured by "flapjack" in grains. Eighty grains would be an appropriate charge for deer hunting with a 50-caliber rifle.That said, I'm not convinced the US Army Field Manual says this and this forum discussion questions it for practical reasons [1] Nil Einne ( talk) 11:58, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
Trump is currently hospitalized, though he's continuing to work remotely. If I understand it, if he becomes temporarily unable to carry out his duties, Pence becomes acting POTUS until Trump is able to serve again. Question: if that happens, is Pence also still VP and President of the Senate? If not, what happens to Pence's tie-breaking role in the event of a deadlocked Senate vote? Thanks. 2601:648:8202:96B0:0:0:0:DDAF ( talk) 20:28, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
I remember reading a story in school, written by what Tom Lehrer would call "Chekhov, or one of that crowd". The protagonist gets home to his flat after a late night of drinking, and finds there is a coffin in the middle of his room. He freaks out slightly at this portent, thinks he is hallucinating, feels the coffin and finds that it seems quite solid. Disturbed, he runs over to his friend's flat--which also has a coffin in it. Repeat a couple times, and then there is a surprise ending that I won't spoil for those who don't know the story. I may have some details wrong.
Can anyone identify? I had no luck with web search for Chekhov and coffins. Thanks. 2601:648:8202:96B0:0:0:0:DDAF ( talk) 22:43, 4 October 2020 (UTC)