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Subject: Re: Seatbelt discussion -- new twist - (nf)
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Date: Mon, 6-Feb-84 20:02:56 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb  6 20:02:56 1984
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fortune!mbr    Feb  6 16:38:00 1984

My driver ed. teacher had a simple and very convincing demonstration of the
effectiveness of seatbelts.  Firmly attach a piece of string to an egg with
tape.  Poke holes at either end of a box and thread one end of the string
through each hole.  Tie firmly.  Now throw this assembly around the room.
Next, remove the string, place the egg back in the box, and throw it around
the room again.  Three guesses what happens to the egg in each case.

Of course, it is possible to break the egg even when it is strapped in, if the
string is not drawn tight enough.  It is also possible to get severely injured
while wearing a seatbelt, if it is not adjusted properly.


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