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The Epic Crash on Silver Thursday: Part 2

The Epic Crash on Silver Thursday: Part 2

One of the steepest price drops for silver in history occurred on Silver Thursday. Learn about the aftermath of the crash in this blog post.

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The Epic Crash on Silver Thursday: Part 1

The Epic Crash on Silver Thursday: Part 1

The Hunt brothers used their family fortune to try and corner the silver market, resulting in the infamous Silver Thursday. Read on to learn how it started.

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Bang-Snaps and Silver Fulminate

Bang-snaps use silver fulminate to detonate. Normally, silver fulminate is incredibly unstable. But bang-snaps are safe enough for children.

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Silver Fulminate: Unstable Explosive and Children’s Toy

Silver fulminate will violently explode with the slightest provocation. Learn more about this silver compound and how it’s used to make a fun toy.

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Clouds with Silver Linings: Weather Modification Using Silver Iodide

Clouds with Silver Linings: Weather Modification Using Silver Iodide

The crystal structure of silver iodide allows humans to control rain, hail, and fog. Learn how silver iodide and cloud seeding work in this blog post.

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Silver vs. Lead – Which Metal Makes a Better Bullet? Part 4

Silver vs. Lead – Which Metal Makes a Better Bullet? Part 4

How effective are silver bullets when you account for silver’s price, density, melting point, and hardness? Find out in this blog post.

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