16 People Poking Lava

    Eruptions are pretty hot, but with the right stick anyone can penetrate a volcano.

    Michelle Broder Van Dyke
    by Michelle Broder Van Dyke

    BuzzFeed News Reporter

    1. "Stick it in."

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    2. "Wriggle it around."

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    3. "Oh no, it erupted prematurely."

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    4. "Notice how hard and long my stick is."

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    5. "Too hot to handle."

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    6. "I want to get to know you better."

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    7. "It feels like a small prick."

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    8. "It's getting hot in here!"

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    9. "In and out, in and out... It's all about the technique."

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    10. "You know you like it."

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    11. "A quick poke."

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    12. "Can I stick my wood in there?"

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    13. "I need to get a little deeper."

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    14. "I don't care how long it takes!"

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    15. "We like to do it at the same time!"

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    16. "We like to watch!"

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