Go Hurricanes! (the hockey team, not the weather phenomenon)
We're all excited about the Hurricanes here in Hockey Town South, except for anyone feeling a little guilty about robbing long-suffering Buffalo fans of a chance at their first professional sports championship ever. But never mind that! We've had a team nearly ten whole years--I say we're due.
Some people have even attached celebratory flags to their cars, such as those pictured here. These car flags have sprung up all over the world in support of various teams. It's a relatively inexpensive way to take pride in your team while making your commute a bit louder.
But there's more!
Scientists say the extra drag generated by the mini-flags could reduce
a car's fuel economy by three per cent during a one-hour journey.
In the UK, where millions of fans are preparing for FIFA World Cup matches and associated soccer riots, these flags are more pervasive, and becoming a drag on both cars and the economy. Scientists estimate it will cost fans about £1.2million (about $2.3 million) in extra fuel.
(Via The Annals of Improbable Research, which is probably Science!'s favorite web site and blog.)
Posted at 09:49AM Jun 05, 2006 by WILSON, JOSHUA in Bits of news |