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xkcd #3316: Siege Engine

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They initially thought the containment structure alone would be sufficient, but for good measure they decided to include the Elephant's Foot inside.

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3316/

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[–] scratchee@feddit.uk 19 points 8 hours ago

Oof, I’m all for the alternative siege engine, but I think the elephant’s foot might be a war crime.