There is more fiction to animated films than science and logic if we only look at the surface. Countless imaginative scenes in animation have inspired science discoveries through the years. On the other hand, animations are inspired by science as well. The following five iconic scenes and settings are proof of that.
1. SpongeBob SquarePants’ Goo Lagoon
The Goo Lagoon is a popular beach destination in Bikini Bottom from the cartoon series “Spongebob Squarepants”. Underwater lakes actually exist and they are called “brine pools”. These pools are usually saltier and denser than its surroundings which causes marine animals to float on its surface. But, unlike the Goo Lagoon, brine pools are toxic and can cause death to marine animals if they dive in.
2. Balloon House from “Up”
Jonathan Trappe, an IT technical projects manager and an aviator turned our childhood dreams into reality. He successfully flew a house using helium balloons. “Real expedition level flights” using balloons has been Trappe’s hobby even before the movie “Up” was released. He has been navigating across America and some parts of Europe since 2009. Trappe has a pilot’s license to operate gas balloons.
3. Scream Energy from “Monsters Inc.”
The Scream canister from Monsters Inc stores scream energy from human kids which are refined into energy. This energy is used to power Monstropolis, the hometown of protagonists Mike and Sully. Power generated from screams is not impossible but it takes a lot of energy. According to a study by Osarenkhoe Uwuigbe from Leicester University, UK, every individual would have to scream 2,800,000,000 times in a day at 129 decibels per scream to power the entire United Kingdom. The scream must also be at least 2 seconds to generate energy.
4. Potato Radio from “Disenchantment”
On part 2 episode 9 of this Netflix original series, the protagonist, Tiabeanie was able to make a radio for communication using potatoes. The vegetable is an electrochemical cell which causes it to produce electricity from the chemical reactions happening inside the potato. You can definitely make a radio using potatoes. You can also create a battery from potatoes and even light a bulb.
5. Propulsion in Outer Space Using Fire Extinguisher from “WALL·E”
One of the iconic scenes of the movie was when WALL-E and Eve “danced” in outer space. WALL-E uses the force from the fire extinguisher as a propellant to move in space. In an interview with National Geographic Channel, astronaut Roberta Clark said that it is possible to use fire extinguishers. “It’s the law of physics. For every action in one direction you have an equal and opposite reaction in the other direction.”
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