6 places on earth where gravity doesn't work

There are several mysterious places in the world that contradict the laws of gravity. Here are a few that will surely blow your mind.

Published on: Apr 08, 2022 4:37 PM IST

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It is because of the gravitational force, which was discovered by great English physicist Isaac Newton in the 17 century, that we are able to walk and easily perform our day-to-day activities. But, certain places on earth do not obey the rules of gravity. Here are a few of them. (Wikimedia,Instagram/@trekcommunity.in)

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Reverse Waterfall (India): This waterfalls is located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra near Junnar in Pune. Due to mysterious reasons, the water of the falls is blown upwards instead of flowing down. While people say that it can be due to some anti-gravitational force, scientists believe that it is because of the strong wind in waterfalls. (Instagram/@trekcommunity.in)

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Mount Aragats (Turkey): Several tourists visit this place in Armenia every year to witness a strange anti-gravity phenomenon where a neutral car can go uphill without anyone in the driver's seat. (Instagram/@armenia_tour_guide)

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Jeju Mysterious Road (South Korea): Also known as the Dokkaebi Road, this street is located on the island on Jeju-do. This street is an optical illusion and will blow your mind. It slope goes downhill but appears the other way around due to its high surroundings. (Instagram/@stay_in_jeju)

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The Hoover Dam (United States): You must have seen videos of people emptying bottles of water from the bridge of the dam only to see the water being splashed upwards. Scientist say that it is because of the construction of the dam which makes the air around the dam strong. (Unsplash)

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Magnetic Hill (Australia): This hill in rural South Australia is famous for its ability to make it seem like a vehicle is rolling uphill. It is just an optical illusion.  (Wikimedia)

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Magnetic Hill (India): There is a magnetic hill in India as well near Leh in Ladakh. The surroundings create an create the optical illusion of a hill going upwards but is actually a downhill. (Instagram/@kk.photogram)