Slow Motion Flipping Cat Physics | Smarter Every Day 58

So as simple of a question as this is, it turns out to be a MAJOR POINT OF STUDY in Physics, Robotics, Space Satellite Control, Weapons Development, Biomedical Engineering, etc. It's stumped scientists and engineers since Newton's day. Here's something interesting. The cat isn't twisting his back.. he's actually BENDING it. The next video will go into great detail about what's going on there, and explain how it relates to studying the farthest points in the universe (Seriously... the fact that a cat can do this allows us to study the Universe.. no exaggeration).

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[riverrushlow]

2:47 i love how he just pulls a random cat out of the bookshelf

[russell]

The only thing more impressive with the reflex is how fast it happens. They flip over almost instantly.

[madmads]

God those cats on that flight must've been so confused that gravity just suddenly wasn't working.

[saulgoodman]

I tried this with my cat

the doctor says I have to wear this eyepatch for 2 months

[dyld]

That cat is so chill. "You're holding my legs up in the air? Oh ok."

[Artur_]

I tried this with my cat and now my face and my hands are missing

[endeliggnist]

I'm surprised how the comment section isn't full of angry people screaming animal abuse.

Normal people: "We're gonna film it from the side"
Destin: "We're gonna drop her 90 degrees out of phase"

[darsan]

So if you attach two cats back to back you get infinite energy

[JOhnDoe-nlwj]

what happens if you tie another cat onto the back of the first cat?

[ianleyesa]

"This is my daughter's cat, don't wanna hurt it"

Throws it away**

[moazeldefrawy]

The cat should get paid for cooperating in this show.

[slynomics]

This justifies why I don't get off my couch. No external force.

[MasonMC]

Only a true scientist will drop their cat for science

[BMarie]

My cat recently fractured his hip because he fell from nine and a half feet and landed on his side. He’s...a dipshit, but I love him lol.

[croxii]

The cats in zero-G must’ve been really confused why they were just floating around

[aguasanta]

For those claiming abuse, you have to know this: Cats are naturally skilled for this kind of stunts. They do more dangerous things in their daily life without human intervention. They are not naturally skilled for human dependency or for being dressed with tiny clothes because cuteness. Destin was playing safe in every moment and the cats were not harmed.

[kaylarm]

3:01
Destin: "In fact, even bobtail cats..." *pulls out garden sheers*

Me: D:

[lrvdo]

Cat: Wtf stop dropping me weirdo.
Him: bUt It'S fOr sCiEnCe

[SwagxIkarma]

that cat in space must of been confused