stackyFACTSYou aren't actually sliding on hard ice. The immense pressure concentrated on the incredibly thin metal blade melts the very top layer of the frozen surface for a fraction of a second, creating a tiny, temporary liquid transport canal that lets you glide effortlessly before freezing again.
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