Can Brooms Really Stand by Themselves?

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Recent discussions on social media, particularly Facebook, have sparked excitement over the ability to stand brooms upright without support. This phenomenon has been interpreted by some as a unique occurrence, though it is not physically impossible. The challenge lies in the design of modern brooms, which often have angled bristles that complicate balancing. A quick search revealed videos, including one from a conspiracy site, showcasing brooms that can stand due to their flat bottoms. The conversation highlights skepticism about the claims of brooms standing "by themselves," suggesting that external support may be involved. Overall, the hype appears to be more about social media trends than any groundbreaking discovery.
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I did a quick google to make sure this hasn't been covered already on PF but came up with no hits. What's up? I haven't followed up very many google hits but in the last few days on facebook and in stupid text messages everyone is excited about being able to stand brooms up all by themselves. Anyone else heard this hype? I guess someone just realized something like this isn't physically impossible for the first time in history. I don't see it is any different than standing a dime on edge.
 
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Why wouldn't they be able to? I guess most modern brooms are angled, so that would make it very difficult, but a quick google search yielded some conspiracy site with a video of a woman standing a "spooky" broom. The bottom was more or less flat. Why wouldn't it stand up? Facebook is just well, facebook...
 
It's all true.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXRDN1k_78E
 
I doubt they got there without any help, so "standing by themselves" isn't quite accurate ;-)
 
How great.
It reminded me this masterpiece from Disney.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98VVhvfadYw
 

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