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slashfilm.com - 12/19/2008
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Remember the moment from the movie trailer for JJ Abrams ‘ Star Trek when young James T Kirk grabbed onto the ledge after jumping out of car as it plunged off the cliff? Well the geniuses over at Popular Science have figured out if Kirk’s jump would be possible in real life.
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9 Other Questions about the Star Trek Universe Popular Science Should Answer
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The mathematicians over at Popular Science have determined that the 8 year-old James T. Kirk would have to had exerted a force of nearly 900 pounds with his fingers to stop from being flung over the precipice as seen in the trailer for J.J. Abrams's Star Trek reboot. (Actually, this is why the chicks dig him.)
While they are contemplating Star Trek, I thought I'd invite them to answer some other questions I have. So...here are:
9 Questions about the Star Trek universe I'd Like Popular ...
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