Re: alchemists ballista bolt

In our last episode, Thatotherguy said:
>> Greek fire could burn ON water not IN water, you need thermite for
>> something that can burn underwater.   Thermite...hmmmm theres an
>> idea.
>
>Phosphorous burns in water.

        You sure?  I found a reference (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphorus)
that says it's *stored* in water.  So, if it ignites, water won't put it
out (which I kinda remember), but it won't *ignite* in water?  Do you have
any references for this?

-Static

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