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On the other hand,
the booming construction of railways, canals, and tunnels in the 19th century
Nitroglycerin was 10 times more explosive than black powder
A very useful material
At the same time
A very dangerous material
It easily exploded with the slightest impact.
It continued to take lives.
So a scientist thought,
"Is there any way we can use it in a safe manner?"
Nitroglycerin was transformed into a new form.
In 1863, he invented a detonator.
In 1866, he invented dynamite.
In 1886, he invented smokeless gunpowder.
It is more powerful and safe.
However,
it began to be used in a harmful manner.
Frequent wars caused by imperialism
New forms of killing weapons
Dynamite
Rifle
Cannon
Bomb
"The dynamite I invented will bring peace to the world
faster than thousands of international agreements."
- Alfred Nobel