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On the Lighter Side => That CAN'T be true! => Topic started by: @elmejorcabron on 20/11/2011 17:30:05

Title: Why are socks harder to put on cold feet?
Post by: @elmejorcabron on 20/11/2011 17:30:05

@elmejorcabron asked the Naked Scientists:
   
Why is is harder to put socks on when your feet are cold than when they are warm?

What do you think?

Title: Why are socks harder to put on cold feet?
Post by: RD on 21/11/2011 11:11:46

Cold muscles are less flexible than warm ones.
Any stretching any bending will be more difficult when cold (i.e. not sock specific).