Watching A 150 Mouse Trap Chain Reaction In Super Slo-Mo Is Magical

Watching A 150 Mouse Trap Chain Reaction In Super Slo-Mo Is Magical

They’re a staple of cartoon prankery, but thanks to the magic of high-speed photography, we now have real-life proof that a room full of primed mouse traps is an awesome thing. The Slow Mo Guys put 150 of them on a table and then sacrificed themselves for science — and some awesome footage — by setting them off.

If you had any doubts that what you saw in the cartoons wasn’t real, here’s your mesmerising proof. And remember, DO NOT try this at home — unless you’ve got access to an incredibly capable high speed camera and are willing to share the results.


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