America's Addiction to Gravity - Mystery Spots

The Lowdown on the Plus-up - A Theme Park Podcast

We contend that there is nothing more patriotic than being conned into believing that water runs uphill.
Step into a world where the laws of physics seemingly take a vacation as we explore America's beloved gravity-defying roadside attractions. From the Santa Cruz Mystery Spot to Confusion Hill nestled in California's redwoods, these quirky destinations have been baffling and delighting travelers since the '40s.
The long and cloudy history of Gravity Shacks/Confusion Hills/Mystery Spots are living reminders of the wonders of weird roadside attractions and a kind of quirky, delightful, oddball America that Pete and Kelly love. From Aldebert Ames to Bill Cipher we trace the stories, and myths, of where these mysterious, physics-defying, buildings came from.
Let's learn how to stop worrying and embrace the con!
It's the first episode of Season 2 of Lowdown on the Plus-Up: America's Addiction to Gravity - Mystery Spots

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Chapters

1. Native American Discovery of the Vortex (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Season 2 (00:04:31)

3. The Rise of Roadside Attractions (00:16:48)

4. Understanding the Ames Room Effect (00:30:22)

5. Famous Mystery Spots and Gravity Shacks (00:49:17)

6. The Gravity Falls Cipher Hunt (01:01:35)

7. Plus-Up: Revitalizing Roadside Attractions (01:13:54)