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Water balloon launcher A water balloon launcher or water balloon slingshot is a catapult toy that shoots water balloons significantly further than hand-throwing[1] and is used in some water balloon fights. Both home-made and commercially sold models exist, with stationary, mobile, and multi-person-operated types available.[2] Even though water balloon launchers are mainly marketed towards children, adults also engage in water balloon activities.[3] Some water balloon launchers are capable of launching water balloons further than 300 yards (274 metres).[4] DangersIt is unsafe to misuse a water balloon launcher by loading it with snowballs.[5] Water balloon launchers pose a risk of eye injuries,[6] such as when a young man suffered orbital blowout fracture resulting from the misuse of a water balloon launcher, and became legally blind from his left eye.[7] In another case, a 31-year-old female suffered from traumatic retinal dialysis in her right eye, resulting in permanent loss of vision.[8] References
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