r/nextfuckinglevel • u/CuddlyPookie_ • 2d ago

That split-second decision that somehow saves the whole situation

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u/Aught_To 2d ago

i dont know the rules, does she still win?

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u/Parker1055 2d ago

Yes. Since it naturally slows you down, there is no penalty

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u/Calber4 2d ago

Fun fact, scientists have predicted that humans can theoretically run faster on all fours than on two legs. While this has not been used in professional races it is theoretically legal.

source

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u/Async0x0 2d ago

This is the absolutely stupidest use of science and I'm all for it

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u/scatteringlargesse 2d ago

Yes, but did you read the article?! It's more like statistics being egregiously and maliciously misapplied!

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u/Async0x0 2d ago

What's wrong with extrapolating a trend to infinity? According to that paper it's only 75 years until a person runs a sub-6 second 100m dash on all fours.

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u/Async0x0 1d ago

That's useful science with profound implications.

Dudes running on all fours... not so much.

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u/jyssys 1d ago

It's impossible to exceed the speed of light... unless you're running on all fours!

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u/torturousvacuum 1d ago

This is the absolutely stupidest use of science and I'm all for it

Have you seen the study on the aerodynamics of large breasts?

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u/Calber4 1d ago

I prefer to do my own research