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		jacquesm on Feb 14, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I designed a cube that balances itself on a corner The challenge was: > I wonder if it’s even possible to build a non mechanical cube that could balance on its point I don't think a hot air balloon fits the bill there, nor does submerging it in a convenient body of water.

mnw21cam on Feb 15, 2024 [–]

You could certainly build an ultralight cube with a very small weight in one corner and a helium balloon in the opposite corner, and get it to stand up on its point, at least until the helium leaks out.

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