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Poppers. Poppers (or popper or poppe) is a slang term referring to recreational drugs belonging to the alkyl nitrite family of chemical compounds. When fumes from these substances are inhaled, they act as potent vasodilators, producing mild euphoria, warmth, and dizziness. Most effects have a rapid onset and are short-acting. [ 1]
Bang snaps consist of a small amount of gravel or coarse sand impregnated with a minute quantity (~0.2 milligrams) [ 2] of silver fulminate high explosive and twisted in a cigarette paper to produce a shape resembling a cherry. The friction-sensitive silver fulminate detonates when stepped on, ignited, or thrown on a hard surface, producing a ...
Amyl nitrite is a chemical compound with the formula C 5 H 11 ONO. A variety of isomers are known, but they all feature an amyl group attached to the nitrite functional group. The alkyl group is unreactive and the chemical and biological properties are mainly due to the nitrite group. Like other alkyl nitrites, amyl nitrite is bioactive in ...
Party poppers. A party popper is a handheld pyrotechnic device commonly used at parties. It emits a loud popping noise by means of a small, friction -actuated explosive charge that is activated by pulling a string. [ 1] The explosive charge comes from a very small amount of Armstrong's mixture (a highly sensitive explosive) in the neck of the ...
Isobutyl nitrite is one of the compounds used as poppers, an inhalant drug that induces a brief euphoria. Also, it is used as part of the antidote package for cyanide poisoning. [medical citation needed]
Jalapeño popper. Jalapeño poppers, or jalapeño bites, are jalapeño peppers that have been hollowed out, stuffed with a mixture of cheese, spices, and sometimes ground meat, and breaded and deep-fried. They are a common dish on appetizer menus in chain restaurants in the United States. They are sometimes called armadillo eggs, especially if ...
2O charger (bottom right), cracker (top right) and balloon. 3 liter can of recreational nitrous oxide to fill up balloons. Nitrous oxide (street name nangs, hippy crack, whippets, whippits or cannies) is a gas which can induce euphoria, hallucinogenic states and relaxation when inhaled. [ 1] Nitrous oxide is a neurotoxin and excessive use can ...
Andy Cohen is a huge fan of Troye Sivan’s latest hit, “Rush” — but he just wants to make sure the pop star is staying safe while having fun. “This song came out and blew everybody away ...