[SML] darwin award winner

[billn at peak.org]

> If you want further details, check the news cycle:

Apparently no more details yet.

> A man in Maine (?) died after placing a Fireworks mortar on his head.  I'm
> assuming it was open side up, so I am curious as to the cause of death.
> Concussive force straight down onto his skull?

If a mortar tube is not properly supported, the bottom plug can blow out with
enough force to bury it in a person's body. Apparently, it is also enough to
fracture/penetrate the skull.

Bill