incapable1337
incapable1337 t1_itquub0 wrote
Reply to comment by MuForceShoelace in TIL that flight recorders must be able to withstand an acceleration of 3400 g for 6.5 milliseconds and that this is roughly equivalent to an impact velocity of 270 knots (310 mph; 500 km/h). by IchBinKoloss
Well yes, but the plane is also a very handy crumple zone for the flight recorder.
incapable1337 t1_jdxjv7i wrote
Reply to TIL that the EU forces soda makers to introduce tethered caps to make sure they are being recycled. by memeiel
I see the benefits, but they're quite annoying while drinking from it or just pouring, because you cannot get them fully out of the way. Damned things won't stay to the side and flip halfway back on