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[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Fucking dangling modifiers. I thought they were saying that they manufactured targets using a pendulum-like device. I kept reading that statement thinking it was such an oddly specific detail to vaguely reference. But using a pendulum to ensure consistent force and accuracy makes sense.

Although, for my money, I'd rather strap a dead hand to a rocket-powered sled.

[–] jadero@lemmy.ca 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yes, it was very badly constructed. I had to read it a couple of times to decode it, and I have the advantage of having graded essays :)

[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago

Yay! Education Buddies!