Ep: 007 After Alfred Nobel invented dynamite large shipments of them were sold around the world to companies and for building infrastructure., which kept him busy opening new factories and laboratories. In 1871, on the Ardeer Peninsula in Scotland, he opened his 6th factory. In this episode get inside the plant and hear some former employees describe the dangers, friendships, and fun they had while working there. 

Thank you, Jack Dickson for inspiring this episode. You can watch Jack's videos on YouTube.

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