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A bunch of fancy papers, stamps, and fake letters that scientists show off like they’re in a fancy office, just to scare the locals into giving them free passage without asking for money or getting slapped with a fine.
The scientists showed the mayor a stack of papers and said, 'We’re here from the US government, and we’re not leaving until we get our way.'
The local chief got a letter with a big stamp and said, 'I don’t care if it’s fake, I’m not getting a fine.'
The team brought out a permit that looked like it came from the president, even though it was probably printed at a gas station.