The internet is full of amateur pyrotechnicians, who rig up their own “propane poofers” — giant Bunsen burner-style gadgets that shoot propane fireballs into the sky. But what can you do if you’re just a regular bloke who wants to add a few fireballs to, say, your wedding reception? If you live in Britain, try […]

Since its discovery a century ago, propane has been a fuel of choice for people without a reliable power supply. In a story from 1912, The New York Times noted the gas’ portability and storability. “The product is available commercially, plants having been established … to supply the farmer and the country home,” its report […]