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Originally Posted by braisler
Many non-flammable materials are flammable as fine particulates. Example: baking flour.
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During the American Civil war, when large amounts of explosives were in short supply, bags of flour were shot through cannons into buildings. These were then followed by a small explosive charge. The resulting explosion blew up the building or to started it on fire.
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