QUIZ: How long could you survive in the vacuum of space?

[CactusCarlos]

http://www.oneplusyou.com/q/v/space_vacuum



Congrats! You could survive for 1 minute 41 seconds !
In the first 30 seconds any fluid on the surface of your body would begin to boil due to lack of ambient pressure, this includes the saliva on your tongue and the moisture in your eyes. Your eardrums would most likely burst due to the pressure in your body trying to equalize with the vacuum outside. Unlike what some science fiction films have suggested, your body would not explode.

After the first 15 seconds you would lose consciousness. If you held your breath you could potentially stay alive longer but you risk pulmonary trauma. If you didn't hold your breath you'd pass out sooner, but your lungs might have a better chance of avoiding permanent damage.

The pressure in your veins would rise until your heart no longer had the capacity to pump blood, at which point you'd die.

[The Night Owl]

In the first 30 seconds any fluid on the surface of your body would begin to boil due to lack of ambient pressure, this includes the saliva on your tongue and the moisture in your eyes.

I hate it when that happens.

[Chris_]

In the first 30 seconds any fluid on the surface of your body would begin to boil due to lack of ambient pressure, this includes the saliva on your tongue and the moisture in your eyes.

I hate it when that happens.

We all figure that is what is happening with you when you post.

[Lord Undies]

I stuck my hand up my Hoover once.

[Mr Mannn]

I stuck my hand up my Hoover once.

The way I heard it, it wasn't you hand...

[Bondai]

I stuck my hand up my Hoover once.

The way I heard it, it wasn't you hand...

 

[The Night Owl]

The way I heard it, it wasn't a Hoover.

[Chris_]

The way I heard it, it wasn't a Hoover.

You need to explain the "Hoover" logo you have tattooed on your upper lip, then.

[mamacags]

Congrats! You could survive for 1 minute 17 seconds !
In the first 30 seconds any fluid on the surface of your body would begin to boil due to lack of ambient pressure, this includes the saliva on your tongue and the moisture in your eyes. Your eardrums would most likely burst due to the pressure in your body trying to equalize with the vacuum outside. Unlike what some science fiction films have suggested, your body would not explode.

After the first 15 seconds you would lose consciousness. If you held your breath you could potentially stay alive longer but you risk pulmonary trauma. If you didn't hold your breath you'd pass out sooner, but your lungs might have a better chance of avoiding permanent damage.

The pressure in your veins would rise until your heart no longer had the capacity to pump blood, at which point you'd die.

[Chris_]

Congrats! You could survive for 60 seconds!

In the first 30 seconds any fluid on the surface of your body would begin to boil due to lack of ambient pressure, this includes the saliva on your tongue and the moisture in your eyes. Your eardrums would most likely burst due to the pressure in your body trying to equalize with the vacuum outside. Unlike what some science fiction films have suggested, your body would not explode.

After the first 15 seconds you would lose consciousness. If you held your breath you could potentially stay alive longer but you risk pulmonary trauma. If you didn't hold your breath you'd pass out sooner, but your lungs might have a better chance of avoiding permanent damage.

The pressure in your veins would rise until your heart no longer had the capacity to pump blood, at which point you'd die.

[Odin's Hand]