Sad. One should be able to survive somewhat dangerous experimentation.
It seems the difference between a cannon and a pipe bomb is the presence of an effective exit hole, which serves as a pressure release.
Amazing that I lived past 10 years old. The stuff my older brother and I did/tried should have taken us out of the game permanently but fate kept us alive. So far I made it to 80+ years, older brother died a few years back.
I feel bad for the youngster and his partner and for both of their families.
I have been to “Recluse”.....mighty small town.