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xkcd #3121: Kite Incident

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Detectives say the key to tracking down the source of the kites was a large wall map covered in thumbtacks and string. 'It's the first time that method has ever actually worked,' said a spokesperson.

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[–] Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

The line should snap long before that.

[–] Butterpaderp@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I dunno man, fishing line's pretty strong stuff

[–] Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Not hold onto enough kites to circle the Earth kind of strong. Fishing line strength is measured in lbs, and not a lot of them. Fish can break it after all.