So how do fireworks work anyway? I know this is very delayed from July 4th, when I first thought about writing a fireworks-related post, but bear with me. We are still in fireworks month. Basically, fireworks are controlled missiles, equipped with a variety of chemicals that emit colors when they are burned. There can be different compartments for different colors, and/or differently timed releases of various components, which combine to give a spectacularly exciting light sh