The Singapore Sling is a gin and brandy-based cocktail that originated in Singapore in 1915. The recipe has been recreated from memory, resulting in variations. The original recipe calls for gin, cherry brandy, Cointreau, Dom Benedictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and Angostura Bitters. Variations include using canned pineapple juice and carbonated water. A Singapore […]
Slingshots were popular in the 19th century and used as a street weapon by youth gangs. They involve a weight tied to a string and can be used in two ways. The sling was eventually banned and replaced by other weapons. Popular in the 19th century, slingshots are simple weapons that involve a weight tied […]
The slingshot, also known as a wrist cannon, is a simple weapon that is easy to build and use. It has been a popular children’s toy since the 20th century and is also used for hunting small game. The weapon consists of a central shaft that forks into two rods, to which a rubber band […]
