There was a strong chemical smell in the the roach-strewn bar on the corner of 5th and Angst, strong enough to drive away all but the most enthusiastic of drinkers. One of them was speaking now.
"Aye, that was a strange detonation, Mr. van Hoorp, but I have one to top even that: the Great Hamburger Detonation of 1905. It was an experimental model, and it would be decades before anyone tried making another."
"A great setback for cookout technology, Mr. Metwig," said someone near the floor.
"And one that serves as a dire warning to all those who mistake black powder for black pepper," continued Mr. Metwig. "As I can personally attest. I was sewing my finger back on when the secondary concussions and eruptions began--"
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