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Unexplainable or Not: Bikes, planes, ice skates

Unexplainable

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Why Isn't That Not the Answer?

The gyroscopic effect was thought to be what kept a bike stable. But in the 70s, someone came along and found that it wasn't true. A scientist says he thinks there are two other factors at play. If they can figure them out, e-scooters could get better balance.

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