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Can you stand an egg on end only on the spring equinox

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It is a common legend that an egg can be balanced on its end only on the spring equinox (March 21). Actually, there’s nothing magical about gravity on the spring equinox that would allow an egg to stand on end—it can happen at any time of the year with patience and perseverance.

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