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691 words, approx. 2 pages The catapult is an ancient artillery device that used the power of recovery of twisted fibers to hurl projectiles at long range. The invention of torsion artillery and siege engines has been credited to the Greeks. They were using torsion catapults... summary from source:
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246 words, approx. 1 pagesmechanism for forcefully propelling stones, spears, or other projectiles, in use mainly as a military weapon since ancient times. The ancient Greeks and Romans used a heavy crossbowlike weapon known as a ballista to shoot arrows and darts as well as... summary from source:
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73 words, approx. 1 pagesMechanism for forcefully propelling stones, spears, or other projectiles, in use since ancient times. Nearly all catapults employed in ancient and medieval artillery operated by a sudden release of tension on wooden beams or twisted cords of horsehair,... summary from source:
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A catapult is any one of a number of mechanical devices to throw a projectile a great distance; particularly various types of ancient and medieval siege engines. The name is derived from the Greek κατά (against) and βαλλεῖν (to hurl (a... 
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 Mechanical Engineering-CIME Catapulting Birds.
02/01/2000: 573 words, approx. 2 pages Flying creatures have always intrigued us. For centuries, people of all ages have longed for the freedom birds represent and envied the global perspective they flaunt over those of us anchored on Earth. Since the earliest times, our ancestors understood leverage was... summary from source:
Mechanical Engineering Catapulting birds
02/01/2000: 580 words, approx. 2 pages Flying creatures have always intrigued us. For centuries, people of all ages have longed for the freedom birds represent and envied the global perspective they flaunt over those of us anchored on Earth. Since the earliest times, our ancestors understood leverage was to... summary from source:
 AP News Old-fashioned fun at Big Apple Circus
10/25/2007: 284 words, approx. 1 pagesIt's muggy under the great tent of the "Big Apple Circus," now celebrating its 30th year, and your view may depend on the height of the person sitting in front of you, or even two rows in front.But you need only bring some bottled water... summary from source:
AP News Punkin' Chuckin' in pumpkin capital
10/22/2007: 317 words, approx. 1 pagesAfter nearly going splat, the 11th annual Morton Punkin' Chuckin' Contest was held this weekend, with categories in the fling-and-smash event including hand-tossed, catapult and air cannon.The Morton Chamber of Commerce announced in July it was canceling the event, citing financial and logistical concerns and...
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