Balancing an Egg on the Equinox - I Did It!

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The discussion revolves around the myth of balancing an egg on its end, particularly during the equinox. A user recounts their experience of unexpectedly succeeding in balancing an egg, despite skepticism about the myth. They explore various factors that might contribute to the egg's stability, such as the surface used and the egg's physical characteristics. Participants share their own experiences, with some claiming that balancing an egg is achievable with practice, while others discuss the peculiarities of their eggs, including one with an unusual air pocket. The conversation shifts to techniques for balancing eggs, with suggestions for using smooth surfaces and patience. There is a light-hearted tone throughout, with humor about "magic eggs" and playful banter about balancing skills. The thread also touches on the idea that this simple challenge has sparked curiosity and engagement among participants, leading to a broader interest in the phenomenon.
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turbo said:
This camera is a bit odd in some ways. This piece of fossil rock was sitting firmly on top of my home-made woodbox, but it doesn't look that way here.

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I haz levitating rocks!

Looks like the shadow from your head is creating the shadow below the rock that looks like the shadow of the rock itself, making it appear as if the rock is floating.
 
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turbo said:
This camera is a bit odd in some ways. This piece of fossil rock was sitting firmly on top of my home-made woodbox, but it doesn't look that way here.

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I haz levitating rocks!

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Also, I just balanced an egg on my desk. I held it pointy side down for a while and put it over a candle for a few seconds, then flipped it and did the same to the not-so-pointy side. Then I simply balanced it and it was easy.
 
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Aliens!
 
  • #34


QuarkCharmer said:
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:smile::smile::smile:
 
  • #35


QuarkCharmer said:
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Also, I just balanced an egg on my desk. I held it pointy side down for a while and put it over a candle for a few seconds, then flipped it and did the same to the not-so-pointy side. Then I simply balanced it and it was easy.
Aliens! They gave me levitating rocks, but I'm not supposed to tell. They leave footprints that glow in the dark, and I keep telling them "Hey Mr Spaceman, won't you please take me along? I won't do anything wrong. Hey Mr. Spaceman, won't you please take me along for a ride?"

 
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  • #36


Balancing a single egg is easy. Let's see you balance an egg on top of another egg.
 
  • #37


jreelawg said:
Balancing a single egg is easy. Let's see you balance an egg on top of another egg.

I can do better. I can balance an egg on top of four eggs, which are themselves, balanced on an egg carton.
 
  • #38


QuarkCharmer said:
I can do better. I can balance an egg on top of four eggs, which are themselves, balanced on an egg carton.

Hrm. I take umbrage with your definition of "balance". :-p
 
  • #39


I wonder how many people are now obsessed with balancing eggs due to this thread?
 
  • #40


Evo said:
I wonder how many people are now obsessed with balancing eggs due to this thread?
That would be a fun statistic! How many people stumbled across this silly thread and just HAD to see if they could do it...
 
  • #41


turbo said:
That would be a fun statistic! How many people stumbled across this silly thread and just HAD to see if they could do it...

And that, my friends, is how pop science is born!
 
  • #42


thats pretty impressive, considering there must be organic deformties inside the egg itself!
 
  • #43


DaveC426913 said:
Hrm. I take umbrage with your definition of "balance". :-p
Quit stealing all the umbrage! Leave some for others.
 
  • #44


Well, this probably doesn't apply but if infant to balance an egg I just sprinkle some salt on the table and then balance it on that. If your husband Is the kind of guy that would pull that off then ask him about it.
 

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