Why Do Some Places Have Weird Gravity Anomalies?

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The discussion centers on various gravity anomalies around the world, highlighting notable examples like Spook Hill in Florida and a similar phenomenon at Knotts Berry Farm in California. Participants express skepticism about the authenticity of these anomalies, suggesting that many are simply optical illusions rather than genuine gravitational oddities. The Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz is specifically mentioned as a planned optical illusion, with tour guides acknowledging this fact. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with gravity illusions while driving in mountainous areas and mentions Gravity Hill in Pennsylvania, where cars and water appear to defy gravity. Participants share links to resources and guides related to these phenomena, while some express disappointment in discovering that these experiences may not be as unique or mysterious as they initially seemed.
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Okay, here's a popular claim.

All over the world, certain places are known for their weird gravity anomalies. PAUL SIEVEKING rounds up some of the most notable, while JIM CONLAN uncovers the folklore behind Florida’s best known example, Spook Hill.

http://forteantimes.com/articles/178_backwards.shtml

There is a similar gravity anomaly right in the middle of Knotts Berry Farm - an amusement park in Buena Park, California.
IMAGINE THAT!
 
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Why am I not surprised?
 
Note that this is an optical solution to a gravity anomaly.
 
The Mystery Spot (just down the road from me in Santa Cruz) is nothing but planned optical illusions. Even the tour guides there, when pressed, will admit it. I presume the other locales mentioned are similarly uninteresting. The article is tripe.

- Warren
 
Originally posted by chroot
The Mystery Spot (just down the road from me in Santa Cruz) is nothing but planned optical illusions. Even the tour guides there, when pressed, will admit it. I presume the other locales mentioned are similarly uninteresting. The article is tripe.

- Warren
Planned? That's disappointing. I think this sort of illusion is pretty cool when it happens on its own. I don't know what is so unique about these places though - I drive stick and when I let off the brake, I'm often surprised at which way the car rolls.
 
i have in my cheesy little paws right now the "Official Guide to Gravity Hill"--have planned to visit over a year now...

curiously, simply driving through the mountains usually gives an illusion that's odd-doesn't 'look' like you're going up ,but the car will be struggling along-yet looking behind, it's quite obvious and surprising that you're going up at a angle...

at this place one can pour water on the road and watch it go uphill or see basketball roll uphill...the guide can be ordered and i'd suggest it--they seem to be a fun 'neighborhood'...

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Located in the suburbs of New Paris, PA (South Central Pennsylvania)... Gravity Hill is a phenomenon. Cars roll uphill and water flows the wrong way. It's a place where gravity has gone haywire. There is no fee to venture onto Gravity Hill. It is, quite simply, a road in a remote corner of Bedford County.

http://www.gravityhill.com/index.htm

If you want more info about Gravity Hill, and
are cool, calm and collected, we'll send you
"THE OFFICIAL (as it gets) GUIDE"
to Gravity Hill, and our Bedford
County Visitors Guide. Call
(800)765-3331

Or, email us at dtice@bedford.net
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the 'guide' has a little more info than the website (Bedford C0. tourist info)-same humorous approach...
 
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Originally posted by russ_watters
I drive stick and when I let off the brake, I'm often surprised at which way the car rolls.

Russ, it rolls down hill. Jeez!
 

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