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Spud gun

A spud gun is a toy that shoots potatoes (or other small, round objects) really far away. It works by using air pressure to launch the potatoes out of a tube.

Here's how it works:

First, you need to make the spud gun. You take a plastic tube and put a piece of duct tape on one end. Then, you use a drill to make a hole in the other end of the tube that's just the right size for a potato to fit snugly.

Next, you load the potato. You stick the potato into the hole in the tube, making sure it's a tight fit.

Now comes the fun part! You pressurize the air inside the tube. To do this, you can use a bike pump or an air compressor. You attach the pump to the duct tape end of the tube and pump it up. The air pressure builds up inside the tube until it's strong enough to push the potato out of the tube.

Finally, you fire the spud gun. You take aim at something far away (like a tree or a fence), point the spud gun in that direction, and then quickly remove the duct tape from the end of the tube. The air pressure inside the tube shoots the potato out of the tube and into the air.

And that's how a spud gun works! Just remember, never aim a spud gun at people or animals, and always use it safely and responsibly.
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