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kakimiller t1_j8ylnco wrote
Reply to Just a knife, paper, and patience by nilsrva
Phenomenal. 🙌
MedicOfTime t1_j8ykr4p wrote
Reply to The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
This is why I don’t let my cat on the balcony.
harpejjist t1_j8ykbzt wrote
Reply to comment by nathanfay in Glaciers are so beautiful by Rainsdrop
Assuming it is salty....
jocala t1_j8yk5t6 wrote
See what else you’re good at…
that-guy7480 t1_j8yjkwm wrote
Reply to My vinyl resting place by linuxknight
Dem bunz tho
Meme-Master420 t1_j8ycv6k wrote
Reply to The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
Apparently, this cat is a russian oligarch.
RusticPath t1_j8y25pp wrote
Reply to comment by runnre_ in Previously unreleased footage from East Palestine, Ohio by TactlesslyTactful
At the very least, scientists will be able to study the effects and know how something like this affects an area over time.
sarzec t1_j8y0x4z wrote
My favorite movie ever. I think I may be Suicide in real life
I ain't got no windows, I busted them out.
RedrunGun t1_j8xyhfz wrote
Idk why people are shitting on this. I can easily see someone paying for something of this quality, and you'll only get better. Awesome stuff, keeps at it!
Django117 t1_j8xxf6x wrote
Reply to comment by halfjapmarine in The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
Falls from 5-9 stories are pretty dangerous for cats and will likely require a visit to the vet due to broken limbs or serious injuries. Cats reach terminal velocity at 21m after which they continue to spread out like a flying squirrel and relax. A cat's terminal velocity is only 60mph compared to a human's nearly 120mph. A 1987 study from The Journal of the American Vetrinary Medical Association did some research into this. 132 cats falling an average of 5.5 stories led to a 90% survival rate, but many required medical attention. That same study says that of the 13 cats that fell from 9 stories or higher, only 1 broke a bone. Same study references the 32 story fall.
Now, part of this is that they have what is called a "righting reflex" which allows them to pivot their bodies so that they always land on their legs. They have no connection between their collarbone and forelimbs which means they have amazing shock absorption.
Their low terminal velocity, the reflex to right themselves, and skeletal anatomy makes them incredibly resilient to high falls. Shorter falls are actually more dangerous as they might land incorrectly or not have time to right themselves before impact.
Capitain_Collateral t1_j8xvkha wrote
Reply to comment by mookanana in The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
Nah, he’s just a really good mime.
FlyingGrayson1 t1_j8xssf8 wrote
It's party time!
mvuong t1_j8xrl7q wrote
Reply to The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
If this window was made by Russia, just like Russian politicians, the cat would already be dead.
diodot t1_j8xr8jg wrote
Reply to My vinyl resting place by linuxknight
why there is a unconscious person in the background?
No-Mark6423 t1_j8xqqlc wrote
The first zombie movie I ever saw and one that will always (ALWAYS) be near and dear to my heart ❤️
saphlora t1_j8xqgbc wrote
Reply to The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
awh! the window doesn’t even look like there’s one there. cute.
AholeBrock t1_j8xq6gs wrote
Reply to comment by Cannablitzed in The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
Also, people put curtains up over windows, not balconies. Too windy
halfjapmarine t1_j8xpong wrote
Reply to comment by digitelle in The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
Found that super interesting and looked up cats and their terminal velocity. There is a documented case of a cat surviving a 32 story fall. They hit their terminal velocity at around 7 stories. Seems that injuries are more likely to be sustained at lower heights to a point because they have less time to correct and distribute their impact.
Wynter_born t1_j8xlc7v wrote
Send... More... FEMA...
FluxedEdge t1_j8xkuor wrote
Reply to The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
Is this appropriate for r/maybemaybemaybe ?
the_little_weasel t1_j8xk5d7 wrote
This is from crappy mobile game ads....
VerlinMerlin t1_j8xjv4x wrote
Reply to comment by Cannablitzed in The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
Oh wait, I thought that was the cloud cover breaking or something. I haven't seen a glass this clean in a very long time.
Cannablitzed t1_j8xjcet wrote
Reply to comment by VerlinMerlin in The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
You can see the light reflecting off the glass above the cat head at the end.
VerlinMerlin t1_j8xirjw wrote
Reply to comment by mookanana in The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
Wait, there's a window???
eta: looking closely, the cat's cheeks did get a bit squished, so i guess it is a window.
AadamAtomic t1_j8ym98c wrote
Reply to comment by mookanana in The Falling Cat by PaleSubstance2
Yeah, the window was disappointing. /s