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The cannon consists of a strong metal tube with a plug at one end, a small hole for a fuse is drilled through the barrel, gunpowder is pushed down into the tube, then a solid ball is inserted so that gunpowder and ball are pressed against the plugged end
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The cannon consists of a strong metal tube
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with a plug at one end,
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a small hole for a fuse is drilled through the barrel,
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gunpowder is pushed down into the tube,
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then a solid ball is inserted
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so that gunpowder and ball
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are pressed against the plugged end.
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A fascinating look at how modern day structures and engineering technologies have been inspired by ancient discoveries.
