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[–] CanadaPlus@futurology.today 5 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

It's good for sailing ~~or pointing antennas~~.

Edit: Wait no, you need an actual geodesic for antennas over long distances. If you're traveling, though, a constant compass heading is indispensable.