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From io9...

In a recent press release, [Northrop Grumman] announced that they had created the most powerful laser ray at 105 kilowatts, paving the way for energy weapons use in combat.

According to sources, the 100 kilowatt threshold is the level at which military grade lasers can be powerful enough to be useful. And the military has plenty of ways in which lasers can be useful.

And I'm pretty sure I can think of some, too.

What all the cool kids are using for pointing and lighting on fire

2 In 1 Laser Pointer & Jet Lighter (Machine Gun)

This great refillable butane lighter looks just like a Machine Gun. Pull back the hammer and watch the blue jet torch come out the front. This gun lighter is also a laser pointer with 5 different picture lenses including traditional point pinky hand indian skull hand and more!. Everyone will notice your amazing

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