Swish! You’re whooshing down a waterslide. You’re probably thinking about science, right? Ok . . .maybe not.

The whole world depends on certain rules of science—even waterslides. Just take a look at the Verrückt, a new waterslide in Kansas. Verrückt means “insane” in German. Verrückt is the world’s tallest waterslide. At over 168 feet tall, it’s higher than the Statue of Liberty or Niagara Falls! That’s pretty crazy!

Verrückt riders strap themselves into a raft. The raft plunges down a steep hill. It travels as fast as a speeding car. It zips through water sprays. It flies around curves. Finally, it stops in a pool at the bottom.

Riding waterslides may not seem like rule-following. Still, how slides work has a lot to do with God’s plan. God created the universe and everything in it. He planned the laws of gravity and motion.

What rules apply to the wild Verrückt ride? First, the law of gravity pulls objects like you and your raft down toward Earth. The law of momentum (which has do with weight and speed) makes heavier rafts go faster than lighter ones. Finally, the law of motion keeps you sliding until a pool of water stops you.

Your Verrückt journey lasts only 20 seconds. There isn’t time for brainwork. No wonder the waterslide’s motto is, “R U Insane?”