I remember ” Jonah “ the whale being reported in the paper but i don’t know if it ever came to leicester. How about those lethal bombs , 2 halves of cast iron held together with elastic bands and loaded with caps and then launched with the aid of swinging it around on a piece string. You hoped to let go at the right time so it would go as high as possible .The fact it could have caused serious damage if it landed on your head didn't trouble at all . Health and safety !!!!!!