World's Greatest Mystery SOLVED

Creator/Host: Dianna Cowern
Editor: Levi Butner
Production Assistant: Kyle Kitzmiller

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[brycemiller]

All I could think about was “The pioneers used to drive these babies for miles.”

[Deeplycloseted]

There is ALWAYS a sensible explanation. Sometimes it just takes a lot to figure out what is actually really simple.

[Rikent]

The rocks breathe a sigh of relief "phew, thought they were onto us for a second"

[pdxmeier]

I learned this explanation (as a working hypothesis) in a geology class in 1982. I think the 2014 work was the first time it was documented using GPS.

[Edgar_]

You just destroyed dozens of paranormal investigators’ careers

[whispercure]

Turns out it was the third brother, Chuck who was moving the rocks.

[mr.voidout]

So this is why/how creepy mannequins seem to follow me everywhere, but never move when I'm looking at them. Hah, the more you know!

[strife]

I can't wait for her to get better and back to teaching us amazing stuff. Miss you physics girl

[jakeferreira]

This is a small scale version of how glaciers work. Its fascinating

[creeprvictor]

"It's not just a boulder! 😁😭> IT'S A ROCK!"

[naterod]

Hope she’s doing ok. Here’s to a speedy recovery

[steveperryman]

Yes, as described by Brian Dunning in the Skeptoid documentary "Principles of Curiosity"

[brennonheffron]

It's not just a boulder, it's a rock

[elizabethhiebert]

Wishing you and yours much love, respect, and healing, Physicsgirl & amazing hubby!!

[rnyll]

Love the CLEAR and FAST explanation on this. When I looked into this months or years ago, they always say it's because of the water flow itself without any mention of ice!

[markbernier]

All of your followers are hoping for your recovery. We miss you.

[Yana.-_-.]

"Back in the days, our ancestors used a rock to drive"

[GravitasZero]

It’s funny how there is always an answer if one ACTUALLY tries to find it, but instead we have so many people go “nope, no need to scientifically look into it, I think it’s aliens therefore it is” 😂

[margaretfarmer]

Not only that explanation, but the morning dew is often quite prolific, and the moisture creates enough of s sheen on the mud to allow the wind to move the rocks like a sail! My grandfather used to tell me about the sailing rocks of Death Valley when I was a 5 year old. He even took me out to the valley floor and we watched the amazing sight in person. That was nearly 55 years ago, in another El Niño year!

[suzannemangino]

This is such incredible news and am grateful to the Norris team for their efforts in this stunning discovery.