Malaysian “Magnet Man” Liew Thow Lin has the ability to stick up to 36 kg worth of 2 kg or smaller metal objects to his body without any adhesive. Researchers found he has no magnetic field but his skin has very high levels of friction creating the suction effect. – WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Ice Road To The Forbidden City
Workers constructing Beijing’s Forbidden City created an ice path to carry stones to the site. The path was lubricated with water as the sledges with the stones passed, reducing friction and letting them slide much easier before the water refroze. – WTF Fun Facts