A group of individuals aimed to settle the age-old question of who would win a race: a tortoise or a hare.
If I mention Aesop’s Fables, it might not immediately resonate with you. However, if I bring up the story of the ‘Tortoise and the Hare,’ you probably know the outcome.
Aesop’s Fables is an ancient collection of stories attributed to Aesop, a storyteller from ancient Greece, dating back to between 620 and 564 BCE.
So, while you might not be familiar with his name, you likely know his work. Besides the ‘Tortoise and the Hare,’ some of Aesop’s most renowned fables include the ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’ and the ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’.
For those whose childhoods were not marked by these bedtime stories, the tale of the tortoise and the hare involves a race between two talking animals.
The hare, confident in its speed and agility, mocks the slow-moving tortoise.
During the race, the hare takes a significant lead and, in a bid to ridicule the tortoise, decides to nap until the tortoise catches up.
As the tortoise steadily advances, it eventually surpasses the hare, who wakes up too late to reclaim the lead and loses the race.
The moral often derived from the story is that persistence and determination can triumph over speed.
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In modern times, a group of people decided to recreate this fable by racing a tortoise and a rabbit.
Though they chose a rabbit instead of a hare, the premise remained the same.
This video has circulated widely on social media, frequently going viral across various platforms.
In the footage, the animals are set to race in their respective lanes.
True to the fable, the rabbit starts strong but pauses frequently, while the tortoise maintains a steady pace.
In the end, the tortoise wins the race as the rabbit shows little interest in finishing first.
Viewers have shared their reactions in the comments section.
One remarked: “The legend is true.”
Another said: “Humanity’s greatest question next to meaning of life is finally answered!”
A third commented: “My favorite part is how hype everyone gets when they realize the turtle is about to win.”
It appears that real life can indeed mirror art.