Santa puts a lot of trust into people as he dives feet first into chimneys to deliver gifts each year. The warm crackling of the fire is a holiday tradition for some, but could be a deadly feat for poor St. Nick. But could a flame-retardant suit truly save him from the embers of the fire?
Reactions explains the chemistry of flame retardants in this video, and delves into whether or not Santa should be upgrading his suit to a less flammable one.
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