When flipping through pages, how come when you lick your thumb, you can grasp pages better?

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2006-11-06 08:30:47 · 5 answers · asked by FunInTheSun 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

because the moistness causes friction

2006-11-06 08:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by raelynn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I guess the saliva from your mouth makes your finger moist enough for it to create enough surface traction to easily lift up the page. : )

2006-11-06 08:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by Mint and Cocoa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Surface tension/ adhesion properties

2006-11-06 08:33:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

the pages stick better to ur fingers when they're wet

2006-11-06 08:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by Tanner B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

creates friction

2006-11-06 08:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋