Strange Chicken Myths Part I

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Dr.Moose1
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0 posted 2011-11-09 11:43 AM

It seems the FAA runs tests
on windshields of airplanes
To simulate an air impact
with larger birds, like cranes

These tests involve a "chicken gun"
that fires a deceased bird
to make sure that the windshield holds,
the British soon got word

They said "We've got to try this out
on our new high speed train"
The chicken took the windshield out
no drivers chair remained

It trashed a panel of instruments,
officials were perplexed
They sent a tape back for review
of what had caused the wreck

Turns out when using "chicken guns"
what you should know about
is your results may vary if
you don't thaw the bird out

Sunshine

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1 posted 2011-11-09 11:58 AM

...

I knew this was going to be good!

Dr.Moose1
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2 posted 2011-11-09 12:15 PM

Sunshine,
Thanks lol, glad you enjoyed, had to edit the title though, guess it's more myth than fact, but I gotta admire whoever thought it up.
Doc

JL
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3 posted 2011-11-09 02:36 PM

Oh boy!

Myth or not, I can't wait for part II.

JL

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Maranatha!

suthern

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4 posted 2011-11-09 03:18 PM

ROFL.... Same principle when you're cooking dinner. LOL

Dr.Moose1
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5 posted 2011-11-09 07:13 PM

JL,
Thanks, lol, not really sure if there will be a part II, but I just had to put my little twist on this one.
Doc

suthern,
Thanks, lol, think I'll pass on the dinner invite if you're going to be shooting frozen chickens at me, or thawed ones, lol.
Doc

katahdin
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6 posted 2011-11-10 12:55 PM

LOL ! Good one! Thanks for the laugh.
Kat >^..^<

Balladeer

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7 posted 2011-11-10 08:33 AM

Come on over to my place, Doc, and I assure you I'll shoot you the bird!

Michael

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8 posted 2011-11-10 12:56 PM

OH MY! rofl... this was great!

What dodo was in charge of the chicken test anyway?

Thanx for the laugh.

Michael

BrownBear
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9 posted 2011-11-10 02:42 PM

:O .......LOL

Dr.Moose1
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10 posted 2011-11-11 07:25 AM

kat,
Thanks, this one was too good a story to pass up.
Doc

Balladeer,
Lol, I'm sure you would m'friend, I'm sure you would.
Doc

Michael,
Thanks , my pleasure. Turns out this story has been debunked, but, the "chicken gun" is real. Ah, the inventiveness of the human mind never ceases to amaze.
Doc

BrownBear,
Thanks, glad you enjoyed.
Doc

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