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Old 14-06-2009, 04:52 AM
Enchilada
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Originally Posted by ngcles View Post
I think truth was the only real casualty here.
Les D
Agreed. Your simple logic here in absolutely impeccable, though 180 km per hour is likely an overestimate!
It would be, I would think, no worst than being hit on the head with a hailstone of similar size or mass. Little ouch, perhaps, but that's about all.
Just really make you wonder though. Was it the media beating up the story or a boy just looking for his fifteen minutes of fame?

Last edited by Enchilada; 14-06-2009 at 06:26 AM. Reason: Avoiding possible complaints of misinterpretation
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