no effect on the apparent direction of draining water in household drains anywhere on Earth, as this is too small of a scale of motion to be affected by the larger-scale force. Another apparent trick performed here is balancing eggs on end. This is purportedly easier at the equator due to the claim of a relative maximum in the magnetic field at the equator. However, attempts to balance eggs work just as well anywhere else on Earth, and are not influenced by magnetism or the Coriolis force. Also, there is an apparent weakening of muscles due to low latitude. This is also linked to the claim that certain physical forces, including the Coriolis force, are significantly weakened at the equator. Many of the demonstrations and associated claims made among tour guides are inconsistent with each other. Some tour guides will admit the truth that proximity to the equator has no measurable influence on these demonstrations. References External links http://www.mitaddelmundo.com/ Ciudad Mitad del Mundo official site. http://www.cotopaxitours.com/ Tours a la mitad del mundo. http://www.museointinan.com.ec/ Intiñan Solar Museum Site. Monuments and memorials in Ecuador Quito Canton Buildings and structures in Pichincha Province Tourist attractions in Pichincha Province Museums in Ecuador Equator monuments