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[Partially incorrect, see comments.] Pens in Space (mander.xyz)
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[–] [email protected] 36 points 1 month ago (21 children)

This is inaccurate. Graphite is not flammable. It forms small particles that, mixed with air, could combust in a dust explosion, just like flour.

[–] Aurenkin 27 points 1 month ago (11 children)

I'm probably just being dense but what's the difference between being flammable and being susceptible to combustion?

[–] kwomp2 -3 points 1 month ago

You misgendered round spicy flames

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