The metal straw is preserved and remains a famous medical specimen at the Anatomy and Pathology Museum at UC San Francisco.

Image text: I'm reminded of the case of Phineas Gage who while cruising down I-80 was rear-ended and his metal beverage straw went straight through the center of his skull.
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[–] 1 point 11 months ago (1 child)

What was the bullet drop myth?

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago*

    That if you drop a bullet and shoot a bullet (parallel to the ground) at the same time, they'll hit the ground at the same time. In their experiment there was a difference in the times, but they said it was confirmed.

    It's not a myth, it just requires a vacuum since air resistance will muck things up.

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