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That viral video about 'free energy' from magnets had me questioning physics for a solid day until I watched the slow-mo breakdown showing the hidden battery pack.
The guy in the comments who zoomed in on the bottom edge where the wire clearly ran down into the base convinced me it was all fake, has anyone else fallen for one of these scam demos?
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miles_robinson204mo ago
Used to think those videos were just people misunderstanding real physics until someone pointed out a faint reflection of a battery compartment door on the table surface. That tiny detail made me realize how much effort goes into faking these things for clicks. Ever caught a scam reveal in a split second like that?
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theajohnson4mo ago
The whole "hidden battery pack" thing is a classic move lol. I spent a solid hour thinking I was about to revolutionize my electricity bill before someone pointed out the blinking LED in the corner.
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evan_davis4mo ago
Ngl, that's the kind of thing that makes you feel both smart and dumb at the same time. You're just trying to save a few bucks and end up staring at a tiny lightbulb for an hour.
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