R A Bennell wrote:
> 
> Have you ever seen the old lamps used by miners? They use - forgive me if my
> chemistry is wrong here - carbide and water. If I recall correctly the
> carbide is what is used to make acetelyne. 

Calcuim Carbide.
That's how car headlights used to work. 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbide_lamp

And don't forget the carbide cannon, much more fun.

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