https://xkcd.com/2929

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While it seemed like a fun prank at the time, I realize my prank fire extinguishers full of leaded gasoline were a mistake.

  • @ours
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    138 months ago

    Read “Footfall” for a hard scifi story featuring such a ship.

    • @Crackhappy
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      48 months ago

      I like Footfall, but it’s also a little over the top for me.

      • @ours
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        38 months ago

        Co-written by the guy who tried to sell the US military the concept of “rods from god” (orbital kinetic weapon). I wouldn’t expect anything less.