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the great orbeez experiment: sinking or floating in a pool of water balls

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do you remember the last time you had a heated debate with your friends about a seemingly simple question? well, mark rober and kevin, also known as the backyard scientist, took their debate to the next level. they filled a pool with 25 million water balls, also known as orbeez, to settle the argument once and for all: do you sink or float in a pool of these squishy, slippery spheres? 🌊✨

the debate

it all started during a lunch break when mark and his coworkers couldn't agree on how far someone would sink if they jumped into a pool filled with water balls. would it be just up to the calves, waist-deep, or completely submerged? opinions varied wildly, so mark decided to put the scientific method to the test. 🤔💡

the experiment

mark teamed up with kevin, and they spent six months stockpiling water balls in kevin's backyard. the day finally arrived, and it was time to jump in and find out the truth. before the big plunge, mark asked his audience to guess how far they thought he would sink. 🎉🚀

the results

as mark took the leap, he discovered that he was wrong about his prediction. the sensation of being surrounded by millions of water balls was surreal, feeling compressed yet smooth and slippery. the results? mark sank much deeper than he anticipated, proving that the null hypothesis needed to be rejected. 🙈📊

the fun continues

after the experiment, mark decided to call his nephews for a surprise swimming session. he didn't mention the lack of water in the pool, making it an unforgettable experience for them. imagine their surprise when they discovered they were about to 'swim' in a pool filled with water balls instead! 🎉🎈

science in action

this experiment is a perfect example of how science can be both fun and educational. by using the scientific method, mark and kevin were able to settle their debate and provide valuable insights into the properties of water balls. it's a great reminder that curiosity and experimentation can lead to unexpected discoveries. 🌟📚

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conclusion

the great orbeez experiment not only settled a debate but also provided a unique opportunity to explore the properties of water balls. it's a testament to the power of curiosity and the scientific method. so, the next time you find yourself in a heated debate, why not turn it into an experiment? who knows what you might discover! 🎉🚀

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