The Equator
On our last day in the Galapagos we visited the equator. There are actually two equator claims--one French and one Indian. The Indian equator was more convincing. They did the whirlpool test. Right on the equator the water drained straight down without a whirlpool. In the Southern Hemisphere it drained clockwise. In the Nothern Hemisphere it drained counter-clockwise. May have been a trick :) But it seemed pretty convincing.
For what it's worth, you weigh approximately 2.2 pounds less at the equator. And you ought to be able to jump your highest because the force of gravity is at its weakest on the equator.
Couldn't resist doing the crane on the equator.
For what it's worth, you weigh approximately 2.2 pounds less at the equator. And you ought to be able to jump your highest because the force of gravity is at its weakest on the equator.
Couldn't resist doing the crane on the equator.
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Hey Mark. I was a youth pastor kinda close to NCC a few years ago. Im a huge fan. I am now living in Quito Ecuador as an MA. Glad to hear you had a good time in this beautiful country!
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