Roman Candle (firework)
Roman candle is a traditional type of firework, that ejects one or more stars or exploding shells.
Roman candles come in a variety of sizes, from small 6 mm (1/4") diameter for consumers, and up to 8 cm (3") diameter in professional fireworks displays.
Roman candles are banned in some countries, like Finland, due to their tendency to cause accidents due to users of the firework not knowing how to use it properly.
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