The 'Wall Paper Peeling Mystery' Explained By Physicists

Friday, May 9, 2008 - 11:28 in Physics & Chemistry

When you try to remove adhesive paper from a surface, you inevitably get a pointy flap, while what you want is to remove the entire piece. Physicists have finally explained the physics behind this frustrating experience.

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