Scientists explain Michael Jackson’s ‘impossible’ antigravity tilt

Michael Jackson was an incredible talent and megastar whose myth continues to grow past his death. Like a true cultural hero, his legend is enhanced by stories and videos of unbelievable feats. He could sing and dance in a way no one else could.

One such inimitable aspect of Jackson’s artistic persona was his moonwalk, an uncanny glide across the floor, while another was a gravity-defying lean that first made an appearance in the video for the song ‘Smooth Criminal’ in 1988.

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