On 3/16/07, Steve Bennett <stevagewp(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Totally off-topic, but I notice that many of those
squeezable mops
have a huge sign saying WARNING: WET MOP BEFORE WRINGING OUT.
I don't understand:
a) how it's possible to wring out a dry mop
b) why you would want to wring out a dry mop
c) what harm could result.
"a" is because "wringing" is being used as a shorthand for
"operating
the wringing mechanism". "c" is because many materials are less
flexible when dry than when wet, something that is not obvious to the
average person. As an extreme example, take two sticks. Soak one of
them in water for a few days, then tie each of them in a knot. Guess
which one breaks in the process?
--
Mark
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