How far do you think you could throw a shot put? (Men: 16 lbs., Women: 8.8 lbs.)

Asked at Dillons on Massachusetts Street on April 17, 2015

“I’d say I could throw one a good 37 feet.”

— Dylan Monahan, student/grocery store clerk, Eudora

“I could probably throw one 15 feet.”

— Nick Worden, student, Eudora

“Maybe 20 feet? I’ve never tried.”

— Miles Simpson, student, Lawrence

“I’d safely say 30 feet.”

— Niki Fincham, continued housing specialist, Lawrence