How Ridiculous Drops Zorb Ball From 165-Meter Dam – The Internet Goes Wild

The kings of extreme experiments are back! The Aussie YouTube trio How Ridiculous—who’ve built a massive fanbase in the U.S.—have once again blended wild stunts with fascinating physics. Their latest video? Dropping a giant zorb ball off a 165-meter dam… and capturing the mind-bending Magnus effect in real time.

In the video, the team hauls a massive transparent zorb ball to the top of a towering dam. From a dizzying 165 meters (541 feet) up, they release it into the abyss. Instead of simply falling straight down, the spinning ball begins to curve dramatically through the air—showcasing the Magnus effect, a physics phenomenon where spin creates lift and sideways motion.

It’s not just jaw-dropping—it’s science in action.

Why the Magnus Effect Matters

You’ve seen the Magnus effect before, even if you didn’t know its name. It’s what makes soccer balls bend, baseball pitches break, and golf shots hook. But seeing it play out on a massive zorb ball hurtling from a dam? That’s next-level spectacle.

One fan on Twitter summed it up:

“Trust How Ridiculous to turn a science textbook into a blockbuster stunt.”

How Ridiculous: From Trick Shots to Science Shows

For the uninitiated, How Ridiculous started as a trick-shot channel in Perth, Australia. Over the years, Brett, Derek, and Scott evolved into full-on stunt scientists—dropping bowling balls on trampolines, launching anvils into orbit, and now, rolling physics lessons into giant inflatable spheres.

Their mix of humor, danger, and nerdy curiosity has won them millions of subscribers worldwide—especially in the U.S., where fans can’t get enough of their creative chaos.

YouTube and TikTok are already buzzing with reactions. Comments range from “This is the coolest physics demo ever!” to “Now do it with fire!” The trio hasn’t confirmed their next experiment, but given their track record, fans can expect something even bigger (and probably weirder).