Every year on March 2, one of the unusual holidays is celebrated in the world - International Match Day. Why this date was chosen for his institution - information varies. However, what is the consensus - that matches for many decades have been one of the indispensable things and the most important elements of human life. However, today they continue to play an important role in our everyday life, as a convenient and cheap way to get fire.
Previously, the fire was carved using a fire until someone came up with the idea of placing the tip of a dry ray in pre-melted sulfur. Then this mercury head was pressed to the tinder, it instantly flashed. From her she was engaged in fire and the whole ray. So the first matches appeared.
Remember: the fire does not occur on its own. Its reason is human negligence and carelessness in handling fire.