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656 points robinhouston | 3 comments | 25 Jun 25 20:01 UTC | HN request time: 0.506s | source

1. strangattractor ◴[25 Jun 25 21:00 UTC] No.44381785[source]▶

>>44381297 (OP) #

OMG It looks like a cat:)

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2. neilv ◴[25 Jun 25 21:05 UTC] No.44381826[source]▶

>>44381785 (TP) #

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttered_cat_paradox

3. teo_zero ◴[26 Jun 25 21:37 UTC] No.44391724[source]▶

>>44381785 (TP) #

While it always lands on its feet, a cat doesn't spontaneously roll over to stand on them. An external stimulus is required, opening a can of its favorite food will do.

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A new pyramid-like shape always lands the same side up