Why the 8 Ball Roman Candle Is a Backyard Classic
If you've ever spent a summer night in a driveway surrounded by the smell of sulfur and charcoal, you've probably seen an 8 ball roman candle in action. It's one of those quintessential items that shows up in almost every firework variety pack, tucked between the sparklers and the little cardboard tanks that shoot sparks out of their cannons. While it's not exactly the most high-tech piece of pyrotechnics on the market today, there is something incredibly reliable and nostalgic about it that keeps people coming back year after year. ...