How much did a cannonball weigh?

How much did a cannonball weigh?

5.5 kg

What does it mean to freeze the balls off a brass monkey?

To freeze the balls off a brass monkey means it is very cold. It is widely believed that a brass monkey is a brass tray used in naval ships during the Napoleonic Wars for the storage of cannonballs (piled up in a pyramid). The theory goes that the tray would contract in cold weather, causing the balls to fall off.

Why is it called Brass Monkey?

It is often stated that the phrase originated from the use of a brass tray, called a “monkey”, to hold cannonballs on warships in the 16th to 18th centuries. Supposedly, in very cold temperatures the “monkey” would contract, causing the balls to fall off.

Is Brass Monkey still made?

Produced by The Club Distilling Company of Stamford Ct., Brass Monkey is currently sold in liquor stores along with other premixed alcoholic beverages under the name The Club Cocktails owned by Diageo….Brass Monkey (cocktail)

Cocktail
Preparation	Stir together and serve over ice.

Where does freeze the balls off a brass monkey?

The story goes that cannonballs used to be stored aboard ship in piles, on a brass frame or tray called a ‘monkey’. In very cold weather the brass would contract, spilling the cannonballs: hence very cold weather is ‘cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey’.

What does it mean to have brass balls?

vulgar slang Unwavering courage, resolve, or toughness. It takes brass balls to stand up to a bully like that. You’ve got to have brass balls if you’re going to survive in this business.

What does cold as balls mean?

You hear it all the time but most guys then respond with; “My balls aren’t cold, so what the heck does cold as balls mean?” Cold as balls as it’s referred to in the urban dictionary suggests that Cold as Balls is; “Describing something that is so cold it makes your balls shrivel”.

How do you get the brass balls in Bioshock?

How to unlock the Brass Balls achievement. This achievement essentially means Play The Game on Hard WITHOUT dying. Vita-Chambers are only used to re-spawn after death so not using them means don’t die. This means you need to continually save your progress.

What are the secret achievements in BioShock?

Secret Achievements/Trophies

• Defeated Dr. Steinman.
• Defeated Peach Wilkins.
• Restored the Forest.
• Completed Cohen’s Masterpiece.
• Defeated Andrew Ryan.
• Broke Fontaine’s Mind Control.
• Found Cohen’s Room.
• Irony.

How many audio diaries are in each level of BioShock?

There are a total of 122 audio diaries in BioShock Remastered. Collecting every one will unlock the Historian achievement. Other the the two in the first level “Welcome to Rapture,” most Audio Diaries can be obtained by returning to their respective level through a Bathysphere.

How many tonics are in BioShock?

eighteen Tonics

How long is BioShock?

12 hours

Where are all the weapon upgrades in BioShock?

BioShock: Where to Find the Weapon Upgrade Stations

• Neptune’s Bounty. The first upgrade station is found in the Freezer Bottom Floor.
• Arcadia. Jack is required to pass through the Tree Farm during the story, which holds the second upgrade station.
• Farmer’s Market.
• Fort Frolic.
• Hephaestus.
• Olympus Heights.
• Apollo Square.
• Point Prometheus.

Should I kill Cohen Bioshock?

DO NOT kill Sander Cohen. Sander Cohen will open one of the glass boxes once the masterpiece is complete. The other one is opened by his “muse key,” which you can loot off his dead body. Save killing him for after he opens the door to his personal chamber; you’ll get the muse key then.

Can you fully upgrade all weapons BioShock 2?

No, there’s only 14 (I think) upgrade stations. So you really have to choose your favorites, or alternatively, go through the game a second time to see what all the upgrades can do.