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oplus t1_ja1z5hd wrote

Reply to comment by chemamatic in TIL about the only double barrel cannon in the world. When it was its first tested during the American Civil War, the chain snapped immediately and one ball tore into a nearby cabin, knocking down its chimney; the other spun off erratically and struck a nearby cow, killing it instantly. by ExpertPreference8481

But how do you get the rapid acceleration in a single barrel to not snap the chain?

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chulookin2 t1_ja3qua9 wrote

Similar to dieseling a pellet gun with petroleum jelly YouTube that...

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