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a tiny torch you strike against the world, carrying fire in your pocket like a dare
head chemistryphosphorus, potassium chlorate, and powdered glass for friction
safety splitstrike-anywhere kinds banned on planes for obvious reasons
art mediumpeople build entire cathedrals from thousands of them
word originonce meant a candle wick, not a fire stick
cricket slanga wicket's bails are nicknamed for them