The Greedy Pythagoras Cup! 🥤 | The Action Lab

This experiment shows how Pythagoras Cup works. A long time ago Pythagoras made this cup (also known as a Greedy Cup), that empties itself if too much drink is poured. Read more about this experiment in TheDadLab book http://geni.us/thedadlab50 and get inspired with many more other projects! #TheDadLab #Science #playandlearn | TheDadLab

What is the purpose of a Pythagoras Cup? | Steve Mould

The Pythagoras Cup: Ancient Physics That Punishes Greed The Pythagoras Cup is one of history’s most ingenious inventions—using pure physics to teach moral discipline. Designed over 2,500 years ago, the cup appears ordinary, but pouring beyond a certain level activates a hidden siphon that drains every drop from the cup. Attributed to Pythagoras, this clever design ensured fairness and moderation, especially among students and workers. It stands as a timeless example of how engineering and ethics

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