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by glitchc 886 days ago
You've been watching too many movies. MythBusters tested this. A pool of gasoline will extinguish a cigarette dropped in it every time.
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I was not clear - I agree with you. I was saying that gasoline might be explosive, but it is not likely to happen. it is remarkably tolerant of heat/spark at STP conditions.
I think you and the comment you replied to are agreeing.