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The Sundial Cannon of Åtvidaberg (2017)
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PlunderBunny
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Why would a cannon be used instead of, say, striking a bell? Does the sound travel better/further, or was it a display of wealth/status?
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The sound is hard to mistake for anything else and travels better. Such cannons were used for synchronization of clocks on ships for navigation, among other uses.
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