How Fast Is Champagne Cork?

A champagne cork can pop at 43 km/h — propelled by 6 atmospheres of internal CO₂ pressure. Champagne corks hold the dubious record for putting eyes out, which is why every bottle warns you to point them away from faces.

Champagne corks hold the unfortunate record for the cause of more eye injuries than any other domestic projectile.

• Same speed as a sport motorcycle
• Always point away from faces