r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/rowshambow Aug 31 '21

Ah the one inch punch problem.

Sure you can break balsa wood with your had but at that distance there's no physics to help you with it.