The Pitch Drop Experiment: The World’s Slowest Science Experiment ⏳🧪

Description: How long does it take for a liquid to flow? The Pitch Drop Experiment has been answering this question for nearly a century. Started in 1927 by Professor Thomas Parnell at the University of Queensland, this experiment demonstrates how pitch—a substance that seems solid—can actually flow like a liquid, just at an incredibly slow rate.

⏳ Chapter 1: What Is Pitch?
Pitch is a tar-like substance that shatters under force but can flow over time. This experiment proves its viscosity—millions of times thicker than honey.

🌍 Chapter 2: The Experiment in Motion
The setup is simple: pitch is placed in a funnel to drip at its own pace. Astonishingly, since the experiment began, only nine drops have fallen, with each drop taking roughly a decade to form.

📹 Chapter 3: A Historic Miss
The eighth drop fell in 2000, but no one witnessed it because the camera wasn’t running! Thankfully, the ninth drop in 2014 was successfully recorded, marking a moment of triumph for science enthusiasts worldwide.

🧪 Chapter 4: Why Does It Matter?
The Pitch Drop Experiment isn’t just quirky—it challenges our understanding of materials and viscosity, inspiring curiosity and patience in science. It remains one of the longest-running experiments in history, continuing to drip to this day.

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