The aforementioned vandalized (and thus obscene) weather balloon. Originally launched as part of a Springfield elementary Science Week, the balloon was altered to resemble the school's own Principal Skinner, bending over and exposing his butt. The vandal, a little boy named Bart Simpson, also included a caption, "Hi! I'm Big Butt Skinner." As a punishment, Simpson was sentenced to helping Skinner with an astronomy project. That in turn lead to the discovery of the Springfield Comet. 

Its Worth: 

About six bucks. (If you can find someone in need of a bunch of industrial strength Mylar plastic sheeting.)

Where to See it:

Hanging in the vandalized weather balloon wing of the Springfield Natural History Museum.

8. The Springfield Municipal Catapult

Its Origin:

The catapult was used over two centuries ago as a form of  legal penalty by Springfield's founders for various vices, including the consumption of alcohol. After the town's 200-tear-old prohibition law was briefly revived, the catapult was brought back as well.

Recent Victims:

None, save for an unlucky testing cat and an annoying Federal official.

Why It's Worth Seeing:

It's a well made piece of catapultery. plus you never know, maybe some soused-up frat boy who's showing off for his friends will catapult himself all the way to Shelbyville. Wouldn't that be a sight!?

Where to See it:

In the backyard of the Springfield Historical Society, under the blue tarp.

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