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jan 1, 1860 - Dynamite 1660s

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Alfred Nobel used the knowledge of gunpowder (known as black powder) to create this stronger and 'safer' explosive. Nobel did not want his invention to be used for military purposes. Dynamite originates from the word 'dunamis' meaning power.

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jan 1, 1860
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~ 166 years ago