# Real-world examples of 'Ummm, acktually, It's X, not Y' nitpicks, and discussion about them

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> [@solost](#):
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> Not true- modern jets can and have safely glided to a landing with all engines dead.

Okay, i wont argue that some modern jets can glide. But compare those to the late 1920’s planes- many still biplanes.

Sill the “death ray” wasnt.

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