Revolving earth experiment #2: If the earth rotates in an easterly direction at approx. 1000 miles per hour and I jump straight up, then remain suspended in the air for approx. one second, I should land slightly west of my jump point (which I locate by drawing an X on my driveway with chalk) because the earth should travel slightly east during the time I am off the ground. How far? 1000mph/60minutes=16.7 miles/60seconds=.28 miles (which is just over 1/4 of a mile.) So I put on my Air Jordans and my high school football helmet, and walked to my chalk X. I took a deep breath, said a small prayer, squatted slightly and jumped straight up as high as my old bones could go. When I returned to earth I looked down between my legs and damned if I didn't see my chalk X in the same spot! My heart and mind immediately filled with doubt and delusion. My conclusion is that I like my first experiment much better, especially the vodka part........................