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this is cool. ancient Romans drilled holes in stones so when they used a sling, the shot whistled as it flew -- (link)

Posted by Peglegpete (aka peglegpete) Aug 16 '21, 17:28

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https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-ancient-technology/whistling-sling-stones-0015700 (www.ancient-origins.net)

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Power drills? -- nm - Spawn Aug 16, 18:10
They also painted flames on them to make them fly faster -- nm - Baron and Barratry Aug 16, 17:56 1
- and a stripe down the middle -- nm - loosilu Aug 16, 18:09
They also cast insults into lead shot. -- nm - TWuG Aug 16, 17:33
they also made "pew pew pew" noises when they were shooting them too -- nm - Beaker Aug 16, 17:29

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