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Matches are used in order to light fires. Burnt matches curl up because the structural integrity of the match is compromised as it burns.

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When a match is burnt, the heat causes the wood to char and shrink, which leads to the match curling up. As the wood burns, moisture is also expelled, contributing to the curling effect.

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