Ok, so instead of having the yolk sinking to the bottom, lowering the center of gravity, the real explanation is that the yolk rises to the top, lowering the center of gravity.

Since the result in both case is that the center of gravity ends up lower, thus making it easier to stand the egg, it is still self fulfillment, with one detail missed.

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