There's no better way to get rid of pumpkins after Halloween than chunking them!
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White pumpkins are actually often preferred over orange because they're denser and better able to withstand the chunking pressure. Pumpkins that explode on release are known as "pumpkin pie."
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The "Big 10 Inch" is a pumpkin cannon, so-named according to military custom for its bore. The "Big" refers to the fact that its barrel is 100 feet long! It's an air cannon - that is, it operates on compressed air.
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Go ahead and ask!
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Snoopy Air Cannon: Some get inventive with their machines.
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The Pumpkin Trap
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There were special youth categories for all the events. This is Troop 6 Shooter from New Jersey.
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This air cannon, an offshoot of Second Amendment, is captained by Ray Tolson. Behind him are two 500-gallon air tanks. "My wife tells me that when my toys need a crane to put them together ... they're getting too big."
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Crowds took a break from the action to enjoy the rides.
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