Even the best gummy bears must die, but few go out with a bang.

Andrew Walls, a teacher from St. Albans School decided to change that — sending a red gummy bear to a fiery end in the name of science.

Chemists know that potassium chlorate is a powerful oxidizer. They also know that oxygen plus heat and fuel equals fire.

Melt the oxygen-supplying chemical, drop in some candy, and a fantastic display of fireworks will follow.