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SciShow Tangents

CHAPTER

Challenges of Laundry and Crochet in Space

The chapter explores the hurdles astronauts face in space regarding hygiene and laundry, discussing the difficulties in washing clothes due to zero gravity and water weight problems. It also delves into the intricacies of crocheting machines and the differences between sewing, knitting, and crocheting, highlighting the complexities and limitations in automating crochet compared to knitting.

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