best model rocket story I have:
My older brother used to have a few back in teh early 80's. He was a little lacking in the common sense department at times. He decided a good way to get rid of a spent model rocket engine would be to toss it in the fireplace. Then it gets fun...
Dad is taking a nap in his easy chair nearby. The spent rocket catches fire and proceeds to launch out of the fireplace, takes a lap or two around the room and sets the curtains on fire. Anyone who's ever launched one knows how loud they are, just imagine how loud that would be indoors. I heard my Dad scream and I was outside. I think that was the end of my brother's short stint in the model rocket hobby.
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