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What Is TNT?

March 28, 2026·11 min·1 clip

Josh reveals that TNT stays stable until a shock, heat, or detonator triggers an unstoppable chain reaction.

Host Josh explains what TNT is, breaking down the science behind explosions in an engaging way for children. He covers what TNT stands for (trinitrotoluene), how chemical reactions create explosions, what blast waves are, and why TNT remains stable until triggered.

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