Fireworks were originally invented in China. China remains the largest manufacturer and exporter of fireworks in the world. A firecracker (cracker, noise maker, banger) is a small explosive device primarily designed to produce a large amount of noise, especially in the form of a loud bang, usually for celebration or entertainment; any visual effect is incidental to this goal. They have fuses … Continue reading Chinese fireworks/firecrackers are widely used around the world, but are they a source of noise pollution?