Re: [TCLUG:16681] Snapple machines (WAY OT)

["Carl Wilhelm Soderstrom" <carls@agritech.com>]

>This has nothing to do with linux, or even computers, but it's a question
>that two nerds (a buddy and myself) have tossed around for a very long
>time but we can't seem to find a good explanation.  At most grocery
>stores, there's a Snapple vending machine that dispenses glass bottles of
>the refreshing beverage.  When dispensed, these glass bottles take a very
>steep plunge onto what sounds to be a very hard surface (sometimes
>accompanied by a "clank").  What keeps the bottles from breaking when they
>land?  I'm posting it to TCLUG because I'm sure there's someone on the
>list who has stayed up countless nights pondering this one also.  TIA!!

        glass is stronger IRL than in the movies. :)

Carl Soderstrom
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