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This "Impossible Screw" Has Mysterious Behavioral Properties

If you love fasteners AND party tricks, you've come to the right place

By Rain Noe - January 16, 2019

in Object Culture

All of us understand how screws and bolts work. So imagine if you encountered a screw that you could advance--but not retract. I.e. you can screw it in, but it won't unscrew…unless you turn it from the other side. If you're confused by what I mean, watch this "impossible screw" video and see if you can figure out what the hell is going on, before he reveals the secret:

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I can't think of any practical applications, beyond bringing this to a bar and using it to trick people into buying you drinks.

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