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Slingshot to Success

December 30, 2013

Jörg Sprave has an unusual hobby. He builds all kinds of slingshots and uses them for odd stunts, like shooting melons with potatoes. And once a week, he posts a video of his latest experiment on YouTube.

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Jörg Sprave isn't a weapons nut. He's a German businessman who likes to get in front of a camera and show off his crazy slingshots. Since he started five years ago, he's attracted a loyal following of viewers who have made his slingshot channel and international success - and a lucrative side-business.