Question...

from left field...

ok, this question is a little off the wall, but those little structures with the steel bearings in a line attached to strings, and the first and last balls swing back and forth, what is that thing called? And does anyone know a website where I can buy one?
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We used to call them ball-knockers . . until my mom made us stop.

"Newton's Cradle"
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That's a ball whacker........ ;)

Always makes me cringe just to look at it :SURPRISED:

Also known as Newton's Balls.......ouch...ouch..ouch..ouch..ouch..
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Why go to a website? You can buy them at walmart......
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Why go to a website? You can buy them at walmart......
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I've been to every Walmart, Target, Meijer, Office Depot, Kohl's, and any other store you can name within a 20 mile radius of my house and haven't found one...

Thanks everyone for telling me what it's called...
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You can get one at Spencers in just about every mall in the US.
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You can get one at Spencers in just about every mall in the US.
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That's where I got mine ... I'm still mesmerized by it and have had it for many years :)
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hmmm....would make a good dream.....the ultimate executive toy....on the exec blind..... ;) 
wonder if it could be done.....
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hmmm....would make a good dream.....
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Someone has done just that. Did a real nice job.
WWW Link
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hmm....does look good....pity i cant use them..... X-(   :)