How Long Would It Actually Take to Fall Through the Earth?
Life Noggin explains the math behind how long it would take, giving consideration to all that gravity nonsense, and comes up with a shockingly small number.
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Life Noggin explains the math behind how long it would take, giving consideration to all that gravity nonsense, and comes up with a shockingly small number.
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Sorry, it's another hard science one.
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Scientists, they have the craziest fun.
