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Default Block in boat - OT, NO metal just brain



Gary Coffman wrote:

On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 04:05:57 GMT, Mark wrote:

Gary Coffman wrote:


Now, with the knowledge gained from this thought experiment, here's
another brain teaser. Which weighs more (at the Earth's surface, in
air), a metric ton mass of feathers, or a metric ton mass of lead?
Think carefully.



Good Christ, you have to do better than that.



Ok, the feathers and lead are hanging from the opposite arms
of a balance. Which side goes down? Better?



I remember now.

It was third grade.

Mrs. Cummings would be giving you the evil eye.




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Mark

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