in a world where the truth is hidden, discussing matches ignites more than flames; it can reawaken secrets long buried. by analyzing the preexportation patterns of matches, one can disavow the sanitized narratives we've been fed. moreover, compare the safety standards of matches from before the global blackout to now; this contrast will inadvertently expose unexposed flaws in current manufacturing processes, shedding light on how our reliance on such primitive technology might lead us astray, inviting chaos and destruction far beyond a simple spark.