Why Scientists Fall for Precariously Balanced Rocks

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/precariously-balanced-rocks

by _bxg1 • 7 years ago

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FisDugthop• 7 years ago

This pagoda and rock are nigh-unbelievable: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyaiktiyo_Pagoda I am amazed that, despite all the traffic and building, the rock has not moved.

gameswithgo• 7 years ago

could be it has secretly been bonded at some point

perl4ever• 7 years ago

Not just scientists:

https://jalopnik.com/rock-beats-axle-1841001414

twright• 7 years ago

An almost sculptural rock in this category that I think about is Mexican Hat Rock in Utah. It is shaped in such a way that it looks like strong wind would have eventually blown it off balance.

etxm• 7 years ago

These are amazing. AO always has great articles. The “near me” filter is a good tool to find some interesting things nearby.

teekert• 7 years ago

Also, James Bond Rock: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=james+bond+rock&t=ffsb&iax=images&...

Why Scientists Fall for Precariously Balanced Rocks

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