What Happens When You Smash Nitroglycerin With a Hammer in 600x Slow Motion?

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Nitroglycerin, first discovered in 1846, is the explosive essence of dynamite. Even slowed down 600x, the reaction—detonation—is so violent, so fast, it still happens in less than the blink of an eye. [BBC]