What will happen when an ant falls from the Empire State Building

Re:What will happen when an ant falls from the Empire State ... by walrus01 on Monday May 28, 2018 @12:13PM (#17173171)

Also because getting their feet facing down allows them to use their legs as shock absorbers. Watch a cat as it lands on a flat surface from a 1 meter high jump, you will see it in action.

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Re:What will happen when an ant falls from the Empire State ... by TheOtherHobbes on Monday May 28, 2018 @06:41PM (#17175280)

Also because cat legs are very good shock absorbers. The hind legs are impressively springy, which is why cats can leap four or five feet into the air without a run-up.

Human legs aren't as flexible. Beyond bent-knee heights, the choice is between learning how to tuck and roll - which takes practice for most people - or having dislocated hips on landing.

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