What greater proof of the propensity for children to be entertained for hours on not very much at all than the humble cap. Traditionally sold embedded in rolls of red paper (which are then threaded through imitation firearms   designed for the purpose), these violent chemical blood-blisters let off a hell of a bang when struck appropriately. Not having a gun is no barrier to fun either, as a well aimed rock tends to work just as well (mind your thumb though). They're utterly indispensible in a good old-fashioned game of "livestock ranchers and native Americans" too. DP

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