Re:Human running speed of 35-40 mph may be biologically poss...
by thaumasiotes on Tuesday December 09, 2014 @09:42AM
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> If you tripped and fell at 35-40mph you could seriously injure yourself.
To be fair, this is quite true at walking speeds as well. Falling is bad. I passed out from dehydration once while standing still; I ruptured my spleen in the fall and almost needed surgery to have it removed (thankfully, it healed while I was under observation).
To be fair, this is quite true at walking speeds as well. Falling is bad. I passed out from dehydration once while standing still; I ruptured my spleen in the fall and almost needed surgery to have it removed (thankfully, it healed while I was under observation).