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**Title:** Understanding the "Archer's Paradox" with Destin from Smarter Every Day
**Summary:**
* Host Destin explores the "Archer's Paradox", a phenomenon where an arrow appears to defy its initial direction to hit a target, despite the bow being in the way.
* With the help of expert archer Byron Ferguson, Destin demonstrates how traditional longbow arrows bend around the bow upon release, allowing them to reach their target.
* The key to this paradox is the arrow's flexibility, which causes it to initially bend one way and then snap back, effectively "snaking" around the bow.
* In contrast, compound bows are designed to minimize this issue with a notched-out riser and drop-away rests.
* To consistently overcome the paradox, expert archers like Byron test and select arrows with the right "spine" (stiffness) to match their bow, enabling precise shots, such as hitting an aspirin tablet.
* The episode concludes with Destin attempting a trick shot using the insights gained, sponsored by Harrys.com.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, numbered and in short sentences:
**General Information**
1. The host, Destin, discusses the "Archers Paradox" in this episode of Smarter Every Day.
2. The paradox involves hitting a target with an arrow despite the bow being in the way.
**Longbow Archery**
3. Longbow arrows are designed to be bendable, not completely rigid.
4. When released, the arrow builds up strain energy, causing it to curve around the bow.
5. The curvature snaps back, allowing the arrow to fly towards the target.
6. The arrow's bending helps it get around the bow without flying off at an angle.
**Compound Bow Archery**
7. Compound bows have a cut-out (riser) that allows the arrow to travel straight.
8. Some compound bow users employ a "drop away rest" that falls as the arrow is released.
9. The drop away rest helps the arrow avoid touching the bow's riser.
**Arrow Dynamics**
10. The stiffness of an arrow is called its "spine".
11. Archers like Byron Ferguson test their arrows' deflection using a spine tester.
12. Knowing an arrow's spine helps normalize the paradox, increasing accuracy.
13. Arrows with spines out of tolerance may not be used by skilled archers.
**Byron Ferguson's Technique**
14. Byron Ferguson predicts the wobble of his arrows to hit precise targets, like an aspirin tablet.
15. He uses science (knowing the arrow's spine) to achieve this accuracy.