Light stick wars

 by krion
Fighting with lightsticks what could be simpler.
 
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AndyPipkin says: Feb 17, 2013. 5:31 PM
If you want to save an activated glow stick, put it in the freezer, they last almost indefinitely once frozen.
goeon says: Feb 8, 2009. 8:13 PM
once the glow sticks are done throw them in a fire, they burst into flames after the plastic melts and the liquid dumps
bendog38 in reply to goeonSep 9, 2010. 2:56 PM
That is DEFINATLY not a good idea. the liquid is VERY poisonous.
goeon in reply to bendog38Sep 14, 2010. 4:18 PM
That is true, but if your in a large open area (outside) the toxins are dispersed into the air. Just don't stand in the smoke
bendog38 in reply to goeonSep 17, 2010. 11:48 AM
Also true, but the toxins are still poisonous, even at low levels. The plastic that is burning also has a level poison in it and that, combined with the liquid (if you know what the liquid is called, tell me) is enough to get you sick at most. Another thing that occured to me is that when the liquid boils, it becomes vapor (I don't know what temperature that is) and will be dispersed through more than just the smoke, it's also in the air as you breathe it. It also has long term effects.
goeon in reply to bendog38Sep 17, 2010. 6:56 PM
anthracene, its a hydrocarbon. its boiling point is about 300 degrees Celsius id also assume that most of the fumes would be burned off in the fire
bendog38 in reply to goeonSep 19, 2010. 5:51 PM
Fumes don't nessesarly burn...However, it would become a vapor...But that doesn't really burn either...But yes, MOST of the fumes would not, by theory, be gone, just be in a more dispersed state...like steam, for instance. Am I getting confusing???
goeon in reply to bendog38Sep 20, 2010. 3:47 PM
Also, i should do a study or something
bendog38 in reply to goeonSep 21, 2010. 12:50 PM
same
dentsinger says: Jul 29, 2008. 3:50 PM
The largest light stick war that had to have ever taken place was in Saudi Arabia after Desert Storm came to a close. We (the Marines) coalesced back to the division camp and a few nights were spent with what seemed thousands of marines throwing 15" long cyalumes back and forth in the desert night. It was a great relief of stress and an AMAZING sight to be hold. Even a mile away, it looked like multi-colored lasers and tracers going back and forth. Great fun to be had unless you get clocked.
santy22 in reply to dentsingerOct 9, 2008. 2:58 PM
wait... ur a marine?
dentsinger in reply to santy22Oct 9, 2008. 8:16 PM
Yes, I was from 1988-94.
santy22 in reply to dentsingerOct 10, 2008. 4:00 PM
sweet!
rc jedi in reply to dentsingerJul 29, 2008. 6:43 PM
got pictures? that sound so cool!
dentsinger in reply to rc jediJul 30, 2008. 6:13 AM
I wish I did
Kiteman says: Jul 30, 2008. 5:11 AM
It would be good to have actual pictures of a game? Maybe video?
krion (author) in reply to KitemanJul 31, 2008. 9:24 AM
sorry last time I played I didn't take pictures but next time we play ill take some.
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