Here are 5 facts you probably did not know about Cords.
1. The longest unstretched bungee cord was used for a world record bungee jump by Jochen Schweizer of Germany on 19 September 1997, when he jumped from a SA 365 Dauphine helicopter at a height of 2,500 m (8,202 ft) over Reichelsheim, near Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. The cord stretched to 380 m (1,246 ft 8 in). The length been comparable to the Empire State Building in New York City.
2. The reason why shoe laces unravel themselves has been revealed. Scientist and engineers from the University California Berkeley. They found the force of a foot striking the ground stretches and then relaxes the knot, while a second force caused by the leg swinging acts on the ends of the laces, like an invisible hand. Our suggestion: DOUBLE KNOT IT!!!!!
3. Rope Making dates to more than 28000 years ago. With sightings in the ancient Egypt, rope making is pivotal to the existence and development of humanity. Traditionally made with hemp, and now using cotton and synthetics; this was truly possible thanks to the industrial revolution.