Sitcom Science

Was Sheldon Right? Episode 1: Can Two Millimeters Really Make You Trip?

July 13, 2026·2 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Could a stair that’s only two millimeters taller than the rest actually make someone fall? In this episode, we explore the surprising science of how your brain learns patterns while walking and why even tiny changes in stair height can throw off your stride. It’s a fun look at biomechanics, psychology, and engineering that proves reality is sometimes stranger than sitcoms. Was Sheldon Right?, the podcast where we separate sitcom science from scientific fact.

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