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[[Image:Cow.jpg|right|thumb|A cow standing naturally upright.]] |
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[[Image:Surabhi Cow.jpg|right|thumb|A self-tipped or resting cow.]] |
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'''Cow tipping''', is theoretically performed whereby participants sneak up on an upright, sleeping [[cow]] and push it over for amusement. There are factors which make the possibility unlikely; one such factor being that cows (as with most [[herd]]-prey animals) only take irregular naps throughout the day. Cow Tipping is a myth, cows sleep lying down. |
'''Cow tipping''', is theoretically performed whereby participants sneak up on an upright, sleeping [[cow]] and push it over for amusement. There are factors which make the possibility unlikely; one such factor being that cows (as with most [[herd]]-prey animals) only take irregular naps throughout the day. Cow Tipping is a myth, cows sleep lying down.{{fact}} |
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A variety of calculations have been applied to the [[physics]] of cow tipping, sometimes with [[humorous]] intention. |
A variety of calculations have been applied to the [[physics]] of cow tipping, sometimes with [[humorous]] intention. |
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Revision as of 21:02, 4 June 2007
Cow tipping, is theoretically performed whereby participants sneak up on an upright, sleeping cow and push it over for amusement. There are factors which make the possibility unlikely; one such factor being that cows (as with most herd-prey animals) only take irregular naps throughout the day. Cow Tipping is a myth, cows sleep lying down.[citation needed]
A variety of calculations have been applied to the physics of cow tipping, sometimes with humorous intention. [1] [2]
References
- ^ Semke, Matt. "The Statics of Cow Tipping". UNL College of Engineering and Mechanics Course Project. Retrieved 2007-04-17.
- ^ Malvern, Jack. "Cow-tipping myth hasn't got a leg to stand on". Times Online. Retrieved 2006-10-28.
External links
- The Times article on Cow Tipping by Jack Malvern
- The Register article debunking the myth of cow tipping while drunk by Lester Haines
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