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[–] ratel@mander.xyz 26 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Claim that a bit flip (from 0-1) from a cosmic ray enabled a SuperMario64 runner to glitch through the ceiling.

Video of someone ~~alledgedly~~ recreating the bitflip here with side by side comparison: https://youtube.com/watch?v=X5cwuYFUUAY

Veritasium video about cosmic rays causing unexepected issues with computer memory which I think popularised this case: https://youtube.com/watch?v=AaZ_RSt0KP8