Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Dropping a Penny Off of The Empire State Building Will Not Kill Anyone

A penny weighs roughly 1/11th of one ounce. This means that the terminal velocity of a penny caps out around 50 MPH. If you factor in any wind conditions on the day, that number shrinks. Getting hit by a penny traveling 50 MPH will not kill you, but it might sting a bit. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.