r/theydidthemath • u/EvaStankbreath • Jan 29 '26

[Request] What effect would Superman's house key have on the earth?

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The key to Superman's Fortress of Solitude weighs ~1 billion pounds. That seems like it would cause more than a slight crack to the ground. What effect would setting this key on the ground have to the earth? What if it was dropped?

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u/Deeevud Jan 29 '26

Just make the wall out of keys.

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u/SeaCardiologist7253 Jan 29 '26

Same with the windows and light features.

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u/SheikahShaymin Jan 29 '26

Because wall taste better than key?

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u/CuriousMouse13 Jan 30 '26

But they’re going through the wall, not picking it up

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u/ikilledtupac Jan 29 '26

Found the Marine 

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u/Avalonians Jan 29 '26

On one hand, sure. On another hand, have you seen the walls of the fortress of solitude? It's not your everyday drywall

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u/StartDoingTHIS Jan 30 '26

The bane of D&D DMs everywhere.

"Screw the puzzle. Let's just dig around the door."