The broomstick challenge is real. Just look at social media for evidence.
What is the broomstick challenge?
OK, so the broomstick challenge was made popular on Feb. 10, when people realized they could stand their brooms upright. The brooms wouldn’t fall over or tilt.
Several people throughout the country attempted the challenge, letting their broom stand upright.
Is the broomstick challenge real?
Yes and no. The challenge itself is real since people are really attempting to let their brooms stand on their own. However, the rumors behind why it happened aren’t true.
The “standing broom” myth often circulates the internet. People suggest that on a specific day the Earth is perfectly still on its axis, which allows the brooms to stand upright. Sometimes believers wrap NASA into the idea, saying the agency suggested the challenge.
But the concept is actually basic physics.
What did NASA say about the broomstick challenge?
- NASA agreed you can complete the challenge any day of the week.
- NASA: “Astronaut Alvin Drew and scientist Sarah Noble respond to the #BroomstickChallenge, showing that basic physics works every day of the year — not just Feb. 10.”