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

[Brian Toberman <tobytoo@black-hole.com>]

OK Brian, the reason it doesn't break is because, as it falls it changes
direction, just a little bit, for every 6 in or so, every time it changes
direction it slows down, then it hits the cusion of the heavy door, slowing it
even more so that by the time it stops it's not going fast enough to break.

Brian wrote:

> 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!!
>
> -Brian
>
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