For its size the egg is one of the strongest things on the planet because it's perfectly arched on each side. It is, however, no match for a car dropped from more than 50 feet above.
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Time Warp: Car Dropped Onto Egg
For its size the egg is one of the strongest things on the planet because it's perfectly arched on each side. It is, however, no match for a car dropped from more than 50 feet above.
Added: Apr 6, 2009
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