Well, pardners, how 'bout a sprightly little science tidbit to whet your whistle

Well, pardners, how 'bout a sprightly little science tidbit to whet your whistle? The Colt Peacemaker, the renowned six-shooter, was patented on September 19, 1871. Now, if a hot-blooded gunslinger fires a bullet straight into the air, take a wild guess: how long does it take for that lead to make a round trip back to earth? Hint: It’s longer than a lightning-fast draw, but a mite shorter than a beer break. I’m your huckleberry if you think you can pin it down! What’s your best guess, folks? 😊