When Sir Isaac Newton watched an apple fall down on that fateful day, he had no idea how influential his theory would be for the scientific community in the future. And yes, in case you missed it at school, gravity is just a theory, at least from a technical point of view. The Earth has enough mass to attract everything on it and around it, hence the old saying, “What goes up, must come down.” However, as with many other rules, this one also seems to have a few exceptions.
Let’s explore some of the planet’s most unusual locations where gravity is entirely absent.
1. Mount Aragats, Armenia
At the base of Mount Aragats, some crazy things are happening. Cars with their engines turned off are moving uphill all by themselves, and even water flows up instead of down. And then there are people who also say it’s easier to walk uphill than to walk down. How does that make any sense? And the craziest part of this is that the local river flows backward for no particular reason. Some scientists suspect a strange gravitational phenomenon at that location, but they remain uncertain.
2. Hoover Dam, USA
The Hoover Dam stands as a remarkable testament to human engineering and ingenuity. This colossal structure reaches an impressive height of 221 meters, and people have witnessed some weird phenomena nearby. The force of gravity doesn’t seem to work here, as water droplets and light objects are supposedly levitating. But if you dig deep enough into the scientific principles, you’ll see that it’s not that strange after all. In fact, it’s a result of the dam’s design, which generates a powerful airflow that forcefully expels any objects in its path that are light enough.
3. Reverse waterfall, Utah, USA
One of Utah’s most astonishing natural wonders is a massive waterfall that defies gravity by falling upward, sending its powerful streams straight into the sky. Wouldn’t it then be considered a waterrise? Either way, there’s nothing mystical about this place, aside from the gut feeling you get when you actually see it. This phenomenon is caused by a strong wind blowing water droplets upwards. A Whiterun guard would often say, “It must have been the wind.”