Acid Bomb (original) -

In a legal and safety context, an —often referred to as the "original" MacGyver or bottle bomb—is a type of Homemade Chemical Bomb (HCB) .

Historically, picric acid was used as a powerful explosive (called Lyddite) during World War I, though it is famously unstable and shock-sensitive . Homemade Chemical Bomb Events and Resulting Injuries Acid Bomb (Original)

Building these is considered a serious crime in many jurisdictions. For example, in Maine, making one without a permit is a Class C felony punishable by up to five years in prison. In a legal and safety context, an —often