As neolithic humans knew, it’s not easy to light a fire. When fire was used for both heat and illumination, the delay between wanting a little light and getting one could be a problem. One of the ways ...

The question remains as to whether the other match is also lit across the room — so maybe don't try this in a dry desert or at a gas station. Advertisement ...

When Sara Zaske’s 7-year-old daughter came home from school asking for matches, Zaske’s response was just what you would expect from an American parent: “Why?” But Zaske wasn’t living in America at ...

You don't need a matchbox to light a match. Apparently, you need only a rubber band... and another match. In this demo, the disembodied (and apparently fire-resistant?) human hands tie the rubber band ...

Jan. 6 (UPI) --A Chinese man with a unique skill set broke a pair of Guinness World Records by using hand-thrown playing cards to slice cucumbers and light matches. Zhang Yazhou, aka NengLiangJun on ...