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Anyone who has ever watched a good fireworks show knows how it works.

At first, a few bright bursts light up the night sky. A shower of sparks. A streak of color. A golden burst that crackles for a moment before fading back into the dark.

Then the pace picks up.

The bursts come faster. The colors get brighter. The crowd gets a little quieter because everyone can feel what’s coming next.