How Ancient Humans Made Rope Without Machines

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Discover how ancient humans made rope without machines using simple twisting techniques that are still used today. Learn the physics of why twisting backward makes rope hold and how three-ply rope dates back fifty thousand years. Chapters: 00:00 Why Twisting It Backwards Makes It Hold 00:15 Twist against twist 00:27 Three-ply, fifty thousand years ago

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Why Twisting It Backwards Makes It Hold
Why Twisting It Backwards Makes It Hold
How Ancient Humans Made Rope Without Machines
The harder you pull
The harder you pull
Twist against twist
Twist against twist
Three-ply, fifty thousand years ago
Three-ply, fifty thousand years ago
How Ancient Humans Made Rope Without Machines

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