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Hydrogen gas proves extremely flammable and highly abundant

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It's the most common element in the universe, and it hates existing peacefully. Hydrogen gas is so hilariously combustible that a minor static shock can turn a giant airship into a spectacular fireball. It burns with an invisible ultraviolet flame, meaning you wouldn't even see the fire incinerating you. Truly a fantastic building block for reality.

Hydrogen gas proves extremely flammable and highly abundant
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