Hustvedt's early "sparklers" also once came with a small pink man and a pink ox.

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It is illegal to sell fireworks, including sparklers, to anyone who is under 18.

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An attempt to create sparklers resulted in an explosion -- flashes of light and screaming remain in Foer's memory.

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Between the sparklers, the picnic items and the patriotic garb, the wallets will likely take a hit this holiday weekend.

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Botswana pockets around 80% of the profits from its joint venture with De Beers, which yields a whopping two-thirds of De Beers's sparklers.

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There are festivities in the streets with firecrackers, fireworks, and sparklers.

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