Why is it that Chemistry forums are obsessed with explosives?

[Professor]

I agree that there is many forums that talk of explosives but iv never seen any "obsessed" with them.

[5614]

yeah, the person who made this thread went a bit over the top!

 

chemists are interested in explosives, its the fun side of their work.

[Gilded]

I agree with 5614. While you're doing (or going to do) something for your work (or just for a hobby), and have access to necessary chemicals, only a few can resist the temptation of making explosives or such. And with good safety precautions, the risk is minimal with most explosives (if I ever make TNT, I think electric ignition from VERY far away is the only option for me ).