Zero gravity pen

[pmn1]

Story has it, NASA spent millions delevoping a pen that would work in zero gravity while the Ruskies decided to use a pencil - what is the truth behind this?<br /><br />Also what is the truth behind Neil Armstrong's comment on his neighbour whn he was a boy? <br /><br />Just too much use of internet, urban legend or what??? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[drwayne]

With regards to the pen issue (this has been discussed before in the pages of this forum), you might find this interesting:<br /><br />http://www.snopes.com/business/genius/spacepen.asp<br /><br />Wayne <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>

 

[drwayne]

The space pen has some excellent "social engineering" in it, it particularly appeals to those that like to think of others as "book smart" with no "common sense" - so they jump all over it big time, trying to rub it in peoples faces.<br /><br />There is a filter that I think we all should apply to our mental processes. When we see something like this, that seems to align well with our "told you so" bone, take a moment to check it out before posting.<br /><br />Its not hard, just go to Snopes, or your favorite "Urban Legend" research site.<br /><br />Wayne<br /><br />p.s. Its about time for the Proctor and Gamble thing to heat up again... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>"1) Give no quarter; 2) Take no prisoners; 3) Sink everything."  Admiral Jackie Fisher</p> </div>