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The Horsepower Conspiracy

Engineering Physics Science

10 days ago 20.8K views 0 shares

The Horsepower Conspiracy

Wait, what?! One horse equals 15 horsepower?! Mind = blown! 🤯 The term "horsepower" was coined by engineer James Watt in the 1780s to compare steam engines to horses. But here's the kicker—Watt deliberately underestimated horse strength to make his engines look better! A single horse can actually produce about 15 horsepower in short bursts. It's like finding out your favorite superhero has been holding back this whole time. Next you'll tell me a duck's quack DOES echo!

Mind-Blown By Horse Mathematics

Physics Engineering Science

3 months ago 9.6K views 0 shares

Mind-Blown By Horse Mathematics

That moment when your entire concept of horsepower gets shattered! 🐴 Most people assume one horsepower equals one horse's strength, but nope - a single horse can actually generate up to 10 horsepower in short bursts! The unit was created by James Watt in the 1800s based on how much work a horse could sustain over a full workday (about 1 HP), not their peak performance. Your car engine suddenly makes a lot more sense... and horses deserve way more credit for being absolute powerhouses!