catapults

World's Smallest Catapult Hurls World's Smallest Pies at Bugs

Matt Cherette · 10/27/10 09:19PM

Yes, you read that headline correctly. Somehow, and for some reason, someone created a tiny catapult with the express purpose of hurling various pies—also tiny, as in 3.5 millimeters in diameter—at a bunch of bugs. This. Is. Awesome.

Why Homemade Human Catapults Are A Bad Idea

Sergio Hernandez · 11/16/09 02:00PM

These teenagers thought it might be fun to use a basketball hoop as a catapult and launch themselves from it. Into the side of their house. Medieval warfare — and common sense — are clearly not their forte.