Fun Summer Facts #9 Fireworks

Did you know...

• It is believed that fireworks originated in China and were used to scare spirits away, although some experts actually think that fireworks may have been invented in India or in the Middle East.
• Early fireworks were exploded for the sound until chemicals were added for color, starting in Italy in the 1830's.

Source: http://www.life123.com/holidays/july-fourth/fireworks/fireworks-facts.shtml