Balancing Forks on a Toothpick

Heavy forks hang far off the side without falling. Ask students to predict what will happen. Interlock forks around toothpick and balance on cup rim. Key idea: The combined center of mass lies below/inside the support point. Ask: Where is the balance point hiding? Safety and cleanup: Teacher handles toothpick. https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Balancing+Forks+on+a+Toothpick%22+science+demonstration+experiment