In article , geoff
writes
In message , andrew
writes

They would form and solidify during the long drop in air.

I've wondered about that in the past - surely they would be a bit "pear"
shaped from their passage through air

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_tower gives a good insight but I see
what you mean about the pear shape, surface tension makes them round
though (apparently).
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