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Yes sparks can set gunpowder off. There is a gun called a Flintlock, used mostly in the 18th and 19th centuries, it has a flint which creates a spark that ignites the gunpowder.

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What do you need gunpowder for?

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Is gunpowder and gas safe to mix?

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Why does copper make a good gun powder holder?

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Is gumpowder in fireworks?

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