Why a Stream of Water Hugs a Spoon

Fluids have a habit of clinging to nearby curved surfaces instead of flying straight off — it's why smoke follows a wing and why pouring never goes quite…

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Next time you pour and it dribbles down the side of the jug, that's this effect ruining your countertop on purpose.

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