If you could only have one superpower, would you rather be able to fly or have super strength?
Above Image: Avengers (2012) Hulk (Mark Rufalo), Superman Returns (2006) Superman (Brandon Routh)
This week's poll asks which superpower would you rather have? If you've ever seen Superman or Hulk or the Avengers maybe the thought crossed your mind: "I'd love to have that power." Well here's your chance to pick from two of the most popular ones.
But, first we have to set some ground rules. This is the only power you have, so it limits what you can do.
You can't breathe without oxygen, so you can't fly higher than 8,000 feet (2500 meters). No flying to the moon and back. You can't fly faster than 300 mph either. But there's a bunch you can do with this power. You can't fly around the world in five seconds, but you can fly taller than most buildings. The tallest man-made structure is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at 2,722 ft (829.8 m). So you can look down on the city.
You have super strong muscles, but normal skin, tendons and bones. Have you ever seen "The World's Strongest Man" competitions? I love that show! It shows even normal people can do incredible feats of strength. So, let's say you can do what they do, times two. The most they lift is 1,100 lb (500 kg) straight off the ground. You can lift a car at 4,000 pounds, but you can't hold it over your head and walk around with it because your bones couldn't stand the strain. You can't punch through a brick wall because it would turn your hands into hamburger.
There you have it. Which would you choose? Personally, I vote for strength because I get nervous at tall heights. Vote using the poll below or in the comments.
Ask your friends to answer this question too. The answer may surprise you.
Would you rather have flight or super strength?
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