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In the royal palaces the cannons are preserved

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 12 Jul

In many of the palaces and royal buildings the cannons used during those days are preserved. Majority of the palaces in India are restored and converted into museums. the galleries show the lifestyle of the prince and princess...

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The Qilkila cannon on top of Mehrangarh Fort used to be have lever functioning.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 22 Dec 22

The best cannons that were used by Rajput Jodha Singh and kings of Jodhpur included the Qilkila cannon or tope. It is almost 500 years old. At that time there was lever system whereby pulling and stretching few levers the cannon...

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The cannon on the rooftop of golden fortress Jaisalmer is amazing.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 19 Jan 20

There is a small cannon placed on the rooftop of golden fortress Jailsalmer. Oscar winning director Satyajit Ray made famous film Sonar Kella based on golden fortress in Jaisalmer. The fortress is made with sandstone and marble of...

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The rooftop of Jaigarh Fort has amazing cannon holes.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 18 Dec 19

In Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur in Rajasthan has amazing cannon holes on the rooftop. The holes were created to fire the cannon balls from the balls during wars. In Rajasthan there used to be frequent attack from neighbouring Rajput...

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The narcos will not be stopped with a wall.

marguicha @marguicha (230350) • Chile 17 Nov 17

I read that the narcos will send a cannon with drugs from Mexico to the US. I don´t know if it is true or false. But I can see that the infamous wall can stop some hardworking people who are not only earning their keep, but...

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The Worst Comedy Acts Of All Time - Cannon And Ball

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 27 Dec 16

This duo started out on Bernard Manning hosted contrived Northern Club circuit TV show, The Wheeltappers & Shunters Social Club, just as many real Working Men’s Clubs were being shut down for their over-dependency on such tired...

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We Went Out With a Bang

Morley Hunt @Morleyhunt (21741) • Canada 9 May 16

Yesterday was our family picnic/ goodbye to an era celebration. Most of the family gathered at the old house, that our family has owned since 1964. The wind blew. The sky leaked from time to time. The sun played peek-a-boo...

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William "Cannon" Conrad - SINGS Moon River

Vincent Summers @KuznVinny (768) • United States 22 Mar 16

Well, if you're a bit older as I am, or even older... William Conrad was on radio. Then he played Nero Wolfe, the detective. And could anyone forget the top-notch TV detective show, Cannon? But believe it or not, he could also...

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Cannon in the Square

Ron Rybs @Ronrybs (21497) • London, England 18 Mar 16

During my ramble around Trafalgar Square, I found these Napoleonic style cannons, fixed into the pavement. I was thinking they are acting as bollards to stop cars parking. So far all I have found online is that in the Square,...

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What Money Can't Buy

marcyaz @Marcyaz (35316) • United States 16 Oct 15

Look at some famous people who have a chronic disease and money cannot help them. So now we know money can't buy everything . Michael J. Fox has Parkinson's disease which is a neurological disorder that affects a person's...

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camera....... phobia.

janefatima @janefatima (347) • Philippines 15 Jun 11

A new trend nowadays aside from cell phones is photography. I for one used to be interested with DSLR camera. I bought a cannon camera. The price was quite expensive. I love taking pictures since I thought I am not photogenic in...

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anyone have traditions like this on your country?

forester1985 @forester1985 (999) • Indonesia 18 Nov 10

in my place, we have many tradition. one of interesting tradition is "meriam karbit". it meaning cannon that made from a big wood, and can make a sound like a real cannon this traditions held on a few feast day. you can see the...

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i need some tips on buying a new cam corder.

jlovesbsb @jlovesbsb (243) • United States 8 Feb 10

i've never had or bought a cam corder before. i would like some help to buy one. i want to use it to record videos and post them on youtube. i would also like to get one where you can see yourself while recording. what brands...

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webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 8 Jan 10

This is another ice crystal from my windows on New Years Eve. A drop of water had dripped onto a large crystal then melted into a larger one. I edited the shadows and highlights to get this almost 3 dimensional appearance. I got...

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Do you like to clik pictures and then collect or keep them as a collection?

aweins @aweins (4198) • India 8 Jun 09

Do you like to shoot and collect it as a collection. my hubby love to clik pictures of nature and keep them all as his collection. i asked him to do an exhibition one day but he dont wanna do that. some pictures are so beautiful,...

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If printer is not in use for 1 week.Is we need to remove the cartridge?

gamerwestside @gamerwestside (761) • Mexico 22 May 09

Hi i have problem with my cartridge.In past year i bought my cannon printer.I have done refilling one times.But after that colors are fading.I take it the shop they fixed it.Now its good.But they said to use the printer...

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Air Cannon

shadown_Luna @shadown_Luna (82) • United States 25 Jan 09

In chemistry my friend and I experimented with a Calcium Carbide Cannon. We wanted one that we could experiment with at home, so we came up with an Air Cannon! We engineered this thing from beginning to end. We did 2D and 3D...

Don't know which DSLR i must buy..

kekkaishi8888 @kekkaishi8888 (25) • Malaysia 23 Jan 09

I planning to buy DSLR camera. but i don't know which one and which brand should i buy.. some of my friend recommend me Nikon D90,and some more say Cannon D1000.. so, i can't make any choice... i want to use for take photo at...

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extreme human cannon ball

carinio98 @carinio98 (2929) • Philippines 14 Jan 09

If theres a reality show that dares you to a challenge that you can win about half a million bucks.... The challenge is...... [b]You will place to a battle ship cannon and you'll be lunch 5,000 feet above the...

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wt digital camera to buy?

babyorchid @babyorchid (1737) • China 27 Dec 08

Hey, all friends here,happy new year! i wanna buy a digital camera..but digital camera is all Greek to me... i have no idea on which brand ,which special function, which price, which kind of camera to buy. i am not a...

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