World’s largest firework set off during UAE New Year celebrations
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World’s largest firework set off during UAE New Year celebrations
Description
January 1, 2018
The Guinness World Record for the largest aerial firework shell was broken on New Year's Eve, as part as organizers set off the 2,397-pound explosive on Al Marjan island in the United Arab Emirates.
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World’s largest firework set off during UAE New Year celebrations01:05 | January 1, 2018 -
‘Everything was burning’: At least 2 dead, 10 hurt after explosion in Sevastopol01:27 | 43 minutes ago -
Air Canada crash: LaGuardia’s safety system didn’t alert prior to fatal incident, NTSB says02:03 | 2 hours ago -
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Celine Dion drops hint she’s returning to the stage… in Paris05:47 | 5 hours ago -
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World’s largest firework set off during UAE New Year celebrations01:05 | January 1, 2018
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‘Everything was burning’: At least 2 dead, 10 hurt after explosion in Sevastopol01:27 | 43 minutes ago
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Air Canada crash: LaGuardia’s safety system didn’t alert prior to fatal incident, NTSB says02:03 | 2 hours ago
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Those with fear of flying could feel more anxiety after Air Canada LaGuardia crash, psychologist says01:38 | 3 hours ago
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Celine Dion drops hint she’s returning to the stage… in Paris05:47 | 5 hours ago
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Health Matters: Bear-shaped fridge magnets being recalled02:11 | 6 hours ago
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World’s largest firework set off during UAE New Year celebrations
Description
January 1, 2018
The Guinness World Record for the largest aerial firework shell was broken on New Year's Eve, as part as organizers set off the 2,397-pound explosive on Al Marjan island in the United Arab Emirates.
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