On 2007-03-13 02:02:31 +0000, John Rumm said:

Andy Hall wrote:

"Which is heavier? A kilo of feathers or a kilo of lead?"

In all likelihood, the lead[1].



[1] The masses of both may be the same, but the higher density of the
lead would probably result in its centre of gravity being closer to the
centre of the earth, hence it will weigh a little more.



The answer thus varying by age, IQ and type of school ;-)