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USA sets fire to a ship with new laser gun
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13033437
Nerds and small boys the world over rejoice. Official responses from those involved was limited to cackling and what was described as dramatic lightning strikes behind them.
In related news, the plans for a large spherical orbital attack platform have been announced (Dubbed 'The Death Star'), with which the US ambassador says shall be used to "Incinerate our enemies" and "Drive them before our mighty technology boner".