The discussion revolves around a humorous concept of a perpetual motion machine involving a cat and buttered toast. The idea suggests that if a cat is tossed into the air with buttered toast on its back, the toast will always land butter side down due to the cat's ability to land on its feet, supposedly creating endless spinning. However, participants argue that this scenario is flawed, as the cat would eventually die, and dead cats cannot land on their feet. They also challenge the myth that toast always lands butter side down, citing statistical analysis that shows the chances depend on the height of the drop and the size of the toast. The conversation touches on the importance of controlled experiments and the potential for bounce affecting the landing. Some participants humorously attempt to conduct their own experiments, while others question the scientific rigor of existing studies on toast dropping. Overall, the thread highlights the interplay of physics, humor, and the absurdity of the original concept.
) and dead cats don't have to land on their feet.
