What does a pyrotechnics engineer get on his birthday?

A magnificent exploding cake prank, of course.

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According to CNN, a gas leak at northwestern Venezuela's Amuay oil refinery created a massive explosion, killing 24 people, including a 10-year-old boy, with at least 84 hospitalized.

The blast happened this morning around 1:11 a.m., and at this time the origin of the gas leak remains unknown. Officials also say that the site is under control.

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How About That of the Day: Suddenly, snow explosion.

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