[JenB]

I also missed the "pyromania" phase of childhood development so I'm not really sure what those smell like either...

Actually I'm sure I've smelled that, but I have few memories of smell... even worse than I am with things I hear. If I don't see it, it didn't happen.

[Professional Engineer]

I also missed the "pyromania" phase of childhood development

WOW!!!!! Ya' have been deprived!

[RosieCotton]

I also missed the "pyromania" phase of childhood development so I'm not really sure what those smell like either...

You never at least burned holes in stuff with a magnifying glass? You poor deprived child!

Incidentally...I think I've mentioned this here before...but when I was little we found out that milk dud boxes - the mini ones like you get Halloween candy in - don't just get little holes burned in 'em. Something about the composition of the paper or the ink used meant that they'd burst into flame with a little careful application of a magnifying glass. Kewl...