...it may have kicked off some dust particles and/or gases, giving rise to a small speed boost at some point during its approach.
That pretty much explains how, as noted by a prominent NFL television announcer some years ago, a highly regarded quarterback's pass was able to accelerate after being thrown.
23 posted on 12/29/2018 8:14:34 AM PST by frog in a pot
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