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Candle wax is rocket science: Paraffin fuels test launch
BY CZERNE M. REID
On Oct. 18, a scorching blaze lit up the moonscape of Nevada's Black Rock Desert as a 10-foot rocket burst 16,000 feet into the air. The launch was powered by an unlikely but potentially safe and effective new rocket fuel -- candle wax.

Candle wax is rocket science: Paraffin fuels test launch

And I always thought candles are a relaxing and quiet hobby. Seems like you can launch rockets from your very own backyard...

I'm guessing the next step would be soy fuel :-)

Eran.

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