The truth about famous myths...

Myth #1: A penny dropped from the top of a tall building could kill a pedestrian

Truth: A penny isn't the most aerodynamic of weapons. A combination of its shape and wind friction means that, tossed even from the 1,250-foot Empire State Building, it would travel fast enough merely to sting an unlucky pedestrian.

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Myth #2: You get less wet by running in the rain

Truth: Actual mathematical equations devoted to this popular question have suggested it is true, though not for the simple reasons you might think. Complexities include factoring in the number of rain drops hitting the walker's head versus smacking the runner's chest.

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