Coriolis Effect
00:00 - 03:51
3m 51s

Bart experiments with and researches the Coriolis effect after losing to Lisa in a "bathroom products race." Note that the plumbing setup also affects the way water swirls in a drain, so the Coriolis Effect is not the only factor at play.

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