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Why do they always get so tangled when they're in my pocket? I can put them in there completely untangled, then when I pull them out a couple minutes later, they're tangled up badly.
xxChrisxx said:Small pixies that live in the lining of your trousers do it.
They also cause biros to leak then you put them in your pocket with no lid on.
JG89 said:I'm looking for a physics explanation for this please.
JG89 said:I'm looking for a physics explanation for this please.
JG89 said:I'm looking for a physics explanation for this please.
Equate said:I doubt there is one. It's one of the great mysteries of life... :tongue:
dlorde said:There has been some research on this knotty problem - see http://www.npr.org/blogs/bryantpark/2008/01/knot_theory_why_everything_tan.html" (Proceedings of the National Academy Of Sciences).
I was a bit surprised no-one else had mentioned it - once seen, it's not easily forgottenphysics girl phd said:The 2008 Ig Nobel Prize in physics. You beat me to it, dlorde.
jambaugh said:To minimize tangling leave the headphones plugged in your mp3 player and wrap around the device.
No, no. Make sure you tie it so tight the connector starts breaking.Moonbear said:Just make sure you leave enough slack that you don't break the cord at the connector.
Headphone wires get tangled in pockets because of the way they are stored. When headphones are stuffed into a pocket, the wires are pushed in different directions and can easily get tangled.
One way to prevent headphone wires from getting tangled is to use a cable organizer or a small clip to keep the wires in place. Another option is to wrap the wires neatly around your device or hand before storing them in your pocket.
Yes, the type of headphones can affect how easily the wires get tangled. Headphones with thicker or longer wires are more prone to tangling than headphones with shorter or thinner wires.
Yes, there are a few ways to store headphones to prevent tangling. You can use a headphone case, wrap the wires around your device, or use a cable organizer to keep the wires neat and untangled.
Tangled headphone wires can potentially affect the sound quality. When wires are tangled, they can create interference or cause the wires to bend and break, which can impact the sound quality. It is best to keep headphone wires untangled for optimal sound quality.