No way. When somebody falls/jumps from a plane and fails to open their parachute above the Ocean, they're toast. Terminal Velocity is dependent upon the atmospheric pressure and also the temperature, but it is generally around 120 mph (192 km/h). 192km/h == 53 m/s, which is pretty fast. I'm sure you've flopped a jump off of a diving board before and managed to land right on your back, right? Well that hurt, I bet. I know my back was red for a week after. And I hit maybe going at 2-3 m/s. Try hitting at 53m/s. It's pretty much the equivalent of landing on cement.
I'm sure there are a FEW cases of people surviving, but the majority usually die upon impact.
Ah... I can see a humongous anime thread coming on =)
While Rurouni Kenshin is indeed quite an excellent anime series, I don't think it ranks up there with MY favourite anime of all time: BERSERK. Oh man, I don't even wanna get started on this one. If you've seen it, you'd know! Take my word for it, this is one series you do NOT want to miss.
Then there is the Rurouni Kenshin OAV. Though it ranks behind Berserk (IMO), it is still indeed superb. It takes you on an emotional roller coaster, many times over before the end of this beautiful 4 episode OAV. Definately recommended.
Ok, I could spend all day and night reiterating every single anime movie/series that I'd recommend people see, but I'll just sum it up in two simple, yet powerful words: anime rules!:)
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No way. When somebody falls/jumps from a plane and fails to open their parachute above the Ocean, they're toast. Terminal Velocity is dependent upon the atmospheric pressure and also the temperature, but it is generally around 120 mph (192 km/h). 192km/h == 53 m/s, which is pretty fast. I'm sure you've flopped a jump off of a diving board before and managed to land right on your back, right? Well that hurt, I bet. I know my back was red for a week after. And I hit maybe going at 2-3 m/s. Try hitting at 53m/s. It's pretty much the equivalent of landing on cement.
I'm sure there are a FEW cases of people surviving, but the majority usually die upon impact.
Since most of these replies seem to be bashing the Catholic church, I'm just curious; What do you, the common Slashdot reader, believe in?
And in your response, include any relevant background information about yourself (such as your age, whether you have a family or not, etc).
I'm curious C0LDFusion, just what DO you believe in then?
Surely you aren't a foolish Atheist
Did anyone notice the companies name?
"American Blast Fax"
heh
pi = e^4.244156839
Not as much as Polacks like Vodka.
and God answered, how most unusual.
What's next, Netzero suing over somebody advertising via web banners?
The Linux Kernel v2.4 should be now known as Vapourware. Hrm, I wonder what Vapourware is called once it's actually released? Solidware? :)
I run Vapourware 2.4 on all my boxen, with over 20 days of uptime on each one of them. Damn, I wonder what Vapourware 2.5 holds in store for us?
Ah... I can see a humongous anime thread coming on =)
:)
While Rurouni Kenshin is indeed quite an excellent anime series, I don't think it ranks up there with MY favourite anime of all time: BERSERK. Oh man, I don't even wanna get started on this one. If you've seen it, you'd know! Take my word for it, this is one series you do NOT want to miss.
Then there is the Rurouni Kenshin OAV. Though it ranks behind Berserk (IMO), it is still indeed superb. It takes you on an emotional roller coaster, many times over before the end of this beautiful 4 episode OAV. Definately recommended.
Ok, I could spend all day and night reiterating every single anime movie/series that I'd recommend people see, but I'll just sum it up in two simple, yet powerful words: anime rules!