The Broom Challenge took the internet by storm in February 2020, fueled by a viral claim that NASA had announced a specific day when the Earth’s gravitational pull allowed brooms to stand upright on their bristles. While the 'NASA' part of the story was quickly debunked as an internet hoax—since brooms can actually be balanced any day of the year—the challenge resulted in millions of photos and videos of people successfully balancing their cleaning tools. The meme is often used to poke fun at internet gullibility, pseudo-science, or simply the boredom of being at home. It remains a classic example of a digital 'urban legend' that turns a mundane household item into a viral sensation.