Mysteries of vernacular: Dynamite - Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel
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With an explosive meaning, the word dynamite’s past is as historical as it is etymological. Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel describe how Alfred Nobel invented dynamite.
In what ways is dynamite more useful than liquid nitroglycerin or gunpowder?
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Meet The Creators
- Director Jessica Oreck
- Producer Rachael Teel
