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Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
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[Indiana Jones] Is it ever revealed why the US government is stockpiling religious artifacts including the ark of the covenant?
gpt
As opposed to just leaving that stuff lying around? These things are dangerous, and if the Americans don't take steps to ensure they aren't winding up in hostile hands, the body count could be massive.

Consider the Ark; while an unconventional weapon system, if wielded by a hostile power with the good sense to keep their eyes closed, it could be capable of massive damage. Imagine the fatalities if a Nazi submarine crew managed to land the Ark in New York or another major metropolitan area or port of embarkation.