About Il-Wadab (slingshot)
Modern slingshots date back to around 1839, when American chemist Charles Goodyear invented vulcanized rubber used in the slingshots. This small toy and simple weapon was a favourite with children, especially amongst young boys.
How to play Il-Wadab (slingshot)
The classic form consists of a Y-shaped frame straddled with rubber and held in the hand. The rubber with the stone placed inside is pulled back and aimed at metal cans on a wall. It takes some skill to aim correctly and knock one can off the wall at a time.
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