stackyFACTSCruising at massive speeds feels exactly like sitting in a rigid chair in a boring room. Because the completely enclosed cabin air is moving at the exact same incredible speed as your body, your physical senses have absolutely zero frame of reference to detect the staggering forward momentum.
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