Which is heavier:
a kilogram of iron, or a kilogram of feathers?

Q: Which is heavier: a kilogram of iron, or a kilogram of feathers?

They’re equal — both weigh a kilogram.. The puzzle weaponises the words ‘heavy’ and ‘iron.’ But mass is mass. The kilo of feathers just takes a much bigger bag.

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They’re equal — both weigh a kilogram. — The puzzle weaponises the words ‘heavy’ and ‘iron.’ But mass is mass. The kilo of feathers just takes a much bigger bag.