howgovtworks:

govtoversight:

The U.S. Navy has lots of fancy gadgets, including rail guns and laser cannons, but when they want to make sure two ships stay the same distance apart while refueling, they shoot a rope out of an M14 rifle.

OK then.

There you have it, folks.
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