stackyFACTSPerpetual motion is a myth that physics thoroughly enjoys debunking. Every single time a pendulum swings, air resistance and the microscopic friction at the pivot point steal a tiny fraction of its momentum. It will never quite return to where it started, making it a depressing metaphor for life.
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