This Oakland 8-year-old has an off-the-wall science project: anti-gravity shoes a la Michael Jackson
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Eight-year-old Jonah Cassady-Opper dedicated his science fair project to investigating Michael Jackson's famous anti-gravity lean. Inspired after watching the 'Thriller' video, Jonah, aided by his mother, embarked on a research project that involved creating replicas of Jackson's shoes. His initial hypothesis about magnets was redacted after discovering Jackson’s 1992 patent, leading him to experiment with different shoes to achieve the iconic 45-degree lean. The project not only showcased Jonah's creativity but also his passion for science and music.
Jonah wanted to replicate Michael Jackson's anti-gravity lean, leading him and his mom to build and test different shoes to understand the illusion behind it.
After debunking his initial guess of magnets, Jonah discovered Jackson's patent and adjusted his approach, conducting trials with various shoes to achieve the desired lean.
Read at The Oaklandside
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