When Netflix’s Squid Game was released in September, it became an immediate viral sensation, leading to viral TikTok challenges and surpassing Bridgerton as the most-watched show on the streaming platform.
More than 100 million subscribers watched Squid Game in just 17 days. It resonated with audiences worldwide with its anti-capitalist message embodied by deadly challenges.
These games aren’t just terrifying — they’re believable (and winnable) because they are also rooted in actual science, according to experts.
Here is a breakdown of the complex science behind three of Squid Game’s deadliest challenges.
Dalgona candy
Tug of war
Glass bridge
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https://www.inverse.com/science/squid-game-science