If you dropped a Killer Whale EDIT: I mean shark from a helicopter into the ocean, would it live? I mean, they have soft skeletons, so what the hell, it's worth a shot.
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If you dropped a Killer Whale EDIT: I mean shark from a helicopter into the ocean, would it live? I mean, they have soft skeletons, so what the hell, it's worth a shot.
If it's nose first, sure. If it's a belly-flop, it's done for.
You are one weird dude. You must have been born without the filter that seperates good usuable thought from complete idiocy. That being said, yes it is possible...from 1-6 feet. Now taking into account the sea swell which alters the actual drop height, it could drastically turn a functioning, living killer whale into something more along the lines of sushi. Seriously BH, how much bong water do you drink in a normal week?
It depends how high you drop the whale from. They have muscular frames to absorb some impact, but you'll kill anything if you drop it into water from high enough. The surface tension of the water makes it like hitting a solid from high enough, so you'll crush the skeleton. I would assume that if you dropped the whale and it landed back first, the water pressure would force its blow hole open and it would drown.
Did you really make a thread to ask this?Quote:
Originally Posted by bighead384
A good answer.Quote:
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A much better answer.Quote:
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Wait, did you literally give a legitimate answer to this?Quote:
Originally Posted by "Melyssa K" Kennedy
My answer: it depends if the helicopter came down with it.
Why not? From a scientific perspective, it was slightly interesting. However, for all intents and porpoises (hah, terrible pun,) it was a stupid question, to put it in nice words.
Edit: Also, I don't know why he said they have soft skeletons, because they don't. In fact, I'm almost positive that their skeletons are stronger than other mammals so they can support the forces exerted on their bones by their muscles. He may be confused with sharks, skates and rays, all of which have cartilaginous skeletons.
Your science jabber is killing me like Dr. Richtofen with dentist tools! Gaaaa!Quote:
Originally Posted by "Melyssa K" Kennedy
He probably said they have soft skeletons because most people assume large sea creatures have soft skellies.
I can't help it. My brain only runs in science mode, even when I'm drunk, which isn't often. I can't turn it off, much to others' dismay.Quote:
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This.Quote:
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Anyway, the episode of South Park where they launch a whale into space tied to a rocket ship is where I had this idea. I found myself wondering...what if the whale slithered out and dropped down into the ocean?
And anyway, you could revise this question to include a soft skeleton animal. I mean, I'm assuming that that would be the most consequential factor in absorbing force.
Oh yeah and: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNhYg2lpoGs
And my brain constantly runs in deranged psycho killer mode. My career options don't look pretty, I suppose. But fuck, only the good die young.Quote:
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I'm sure Melyssa will let you know, Bighead.