Chronicles of Fly

“Always look above your head, always.” – Underground rule number 1. You’re more likely to catch Herpes , than get hit by a bullet falling out of the sky. Don’t ask me how I know that, let’s focus more on the danger of falling projectiles. A bullet fired skywards at 90 degrees is only likely to cause a bad bump, because gravity slows its velocity as it falls back down through the lower atmosphere. However, a bullet fired from 45 degrees, is more likely to kill you instantly. Because at that angle, gravity actually increases its velocity as falls back downwards. So at this point, you fully understand why it is a bad idea giving guns to people with poor hand eye coordination, those who support Manchester United football club, and those with alcoholic tendencies. Helmets are protective gear, used frequently in sports (think Cycling, Ice hockey, Cricket, Gridiron, and baseball) or in dangerous occupations (Mining and Construction). They perform one key function - they reduce