Merlin is using modern physics to take the art of chunking a pumpkin to a new level. Using sophisticated technology, Merlin can calculate how far their pumpkin will travel without ever firing it!
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Punkin Chunkin: Merlin
Merlin is using modern physics to take the art of chunking a pumpkin to a new level. Using sophisticated technology, Merlin can calculate how far their pumpkin will travel without ever firing it!
Added: Nov 24, 2009
Views: 4914 Views
Runtime: 01:00
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