DHemer 0 #1 June 25, 2013 For those of you who do not know XKCD consider this an introduction. It is a "a web comic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language." Topics often feature programming, science, engineering and pop culture references. http://www.xkcd.com/ The creator also runs a weekly blog where he answers unusual questions in a witty manner. Today's post looks at "What place on Earth would allow you to freefall the longest by jumping off it? What about using a squirrel suit?" http://what-if.xkcd.com/ DZ.com got referenced for the vertical speed of a wingsuit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unkulunkulu 0 #2 June 25, 2013 They also had this one: [inline bridge.png] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #3 June 25, 2013 Cotton candy wouldn't work -- at freefall speeds it'd be like hitting cement. Same thing goes for water. Aerogel might work if you had enough of it and could figure out how to not suffocate in aerogel after you hit it. It'd be hard to find a material in-between that would stay fluffy enough when compressed. I wonder if bubble wrap or a pit full of balloons would work. That's a much more interesting question! Hmm...I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #4 June 26, 2013 They already found it. Cardboard boxes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #5 June 26, 2013 <-- is suddenly inspired to make boxes out of compressed sheet cotton-candy.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #6 June 27, 2013 FlyingRhenquest It'd be hard to find a material in-between that would stay fluffy enough when compressed. Kittens. Kittens are super soft and fluffy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #7 June 27, 2013 yoink *** It'd be hard to find a material in-between that would stay fluffy enough when compressed. Kittens. Kittens are super soft and fluffy. Only if there is an underlay of puppies. They're a little denser, so you don't hit bottom without slowing down enough to survive. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #8 June 27, 2013 yoink*** It'd be hard to find a material in-between that would stay fluffy enough when compressed. Kittens. Kittens are super soft and fluffy. They don't compress very well, though...I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
