But the construction of catapults was no easy task, requiring great mathematical and engineering skill.
It became a science in itself, known as "belopoietics" from the Greek "poietike" meaning "making of" and "belos" meaning "projectile" or "projectile throwing device".
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Muttly still hold them in high esteem, now!
Presently working on one to launch Official Muttly Wing Chair (and Muttly) off to mailbox. Hoping to adapt boomerang technology for return trip.
(O.K...just want to frighten Postman...again)