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Richard Casady wrote:
On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:38:38 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:

Law of Physical Surfaces
The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor
covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.


When you carry such a thing on a plate, it will pivot as it slides
off, as one end will still be on the plate, while the other, heavier,
end starts to drop. Given the height and other numbers, you get one
half turn. Usually.

Casady


Mythbusters busted that one.