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[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 16 points 1 day ago

Or Photoshop.

Also I've burned copper wire for fun and the green flame appears for just a second or so, once it burns (I guess the surface oxidizes? ) it stops. If they put copper on the burners they must have some impressive coordination and speed to turn all three and snap the photo before the reaction is over