Peanuts can be used to make dynamite.

Nitroglycerine, a compound found in dynamite, is an extremely unstable explosive that can detonate with the slightest jolt. This is obtained from a substance known as glycerol. The rich oil found in peanuts is extracted and used to produce glycerol. Glycerol is a non-hazardous liquid as long as it has not been nitrated. In fact, it is also used in the production of soaps, creams, and some food products.