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[–] ptfrd 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I would not have thought it could float in a different orientation

Me either. But they call that orientation "Stable 1", possibly implying they've accounted for other stable orientations, and some non-stable situations.

Here was the first time I heard that term (with Bob & Doug): https://www.youtube.com/live/tSJIQftoxeU?t=6h29m34s

The commentator then gives some explanation.