Results 1 to 15 of 51

Thread: What mysteries of life intrigue you? Game

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Sweet Home Alabama (ZULU -6)
    Posts
    4,269
    AdoreMyDogs
    Why is it that hands and feet get all wrinkly in water but nothing else does?

    Most biologists suggest that the tough outer layer of skin made up of dead keratin cells is responsible. This outermost layer of the skin swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin underneath, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling.

    Most of us guys can attest that our hands and feet aren't the only things that wrinkles
    “You live and you learn, but if you never learn, at least you are still living.”
    — Unknown

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2000
    Location
    Wichita Falls, TX U.S.A.
    Posts
    4,455
    Quote Originally Posted by kokopup View Post
    AdoreMyDogs

    Most of us guys can attest that our hands and feet aren't the only things that wrinkles
    Hahaha!!! Well I really didn't know some other areas *ahem* got wrinkly in the water. Well, ya learn somehing new every day, don't ya? Thanks for the giggle

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Usually in my own little world...
    Posts
    4,875
    Quote Originally Posted by kokopup View Post
    AdoreMyDogs


    Most biologists suggest that the tough outer layer of skin made up of dead keratin cells is responsible. This outermost layer of the skin swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin underneath, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling.

    Most of us guys can attest that our hands and feet aren't the only things that wrinkles
    Elbows? Kneecaps?

Similar Threads

  1. Three mysteries
    By JenBKR in forum General
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 05-30-2007, 08:55 PM
  2. How would life be different *game*
    By catnapper in forum General
    Replies: 43
    Last Post: 02-21-2005, 05:43 PM
  3. Pet Talk posting mysteries ...
    By AmberLee in forum General
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 04-26-2004, 02:03 PM
  4. Your life in "SOUNDTRACKS".. a game..
    By CountryWolf07 in forum General
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 03-05-2004, 10:34 PM
  5. Cat mysteries -- by Babson
    By AmberLee in forum Cat General
    Replies: 23
    Last Post: 02-18-2002, 03:55 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Copyright © 2001-2013 Pet of the Day.com