'Der Viener Schlinger': The meat cannon that launched 20k hot dogs

The Memorial Stadium fixture can fire a 2.67-ounce Fairbury Tomboy at 90 mph from Tom Osborne Field over the 165-foot-high skyboxes. But most land in the stands.
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A meat cannon at Memorial Stadium can shoot hot dogs at impressive speeds, launching them over 165 feet high, but the majority end up in the stands instead of the intended targets. It’s a quirky attraction that adds a unique twist to the game-day experience.

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