Why don’t we feel the Earth spinning?

About this episode

Molly and Reean explore why we don't feel the Earth spinning and discuss the science behind dizziness.

If you were on a merry-go-round that was spinning super fast, you’d feel it. But the Earth is always spinning and we don’t feel a thing. Why is that? Join Molly and Reean as they explore the science of spin. Plus we find out how liquid sloshing around in our ears can make us feel dizzy. And speaking of ears, get yours ready for an all new Mystery Sound. Want to support the show? Join ⁠⁠⁠Smarty Pass⁠⁠⁠ to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! Want to see Brains On live?!? We are probably coming to a city near you. For a complete list of shows and links to tickets ⁠⁠⁠head to our events page⁠⁠⁠. More shows announced soon! May 9 - Liberty Hall, Kansas City, KS May 30 - Electric City, Buffalo, NY May 31 - Royal Theatre, Toronto, ON (2nd show added!) June 6 - Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor, MI June 20 - Southern Theater, Columbus, OH June 21 - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI Click here for a transcript of this episode.

People in this episode

Host: Molly

Guest: Reean

Topics covered

• Earth spinning
• science of spin
• dizziness
• Mystery Sound
• liquid in ears

Keywords

• Earth spinning
• dizziness
• science
• Mystery Sound
• liquid sloshing

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Kansas City, KS, Buffalo, NY, Toronto, ON, Ann Arbor, MI, Columbus, OH, Milwaukee, WI

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