This week I learned you're tying your shoes wrong, and more
Fun and interesting facts from around the web
Read more about the facts mentioned:
- Why do shoelaces untie themselves? This team may have the answer. (Science magazine)
- Watch the TED Talk video on how to tie your shoe (correctly)
- 3 humble duties of a junior justice on the U.S. Supreme Court (Quartz)
- Why women couldn't wear pants on the Senate floor until 1993 (mental_floss)
- Pet exposure may reduce allergy and obesity (ScieneDaily)
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