Myths & mysteries
Bed of nails relies entirely on weight distribution math
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Laying shirtless on hundreds of sharp spikes looks like the ultimate display of ethereal invulnerability. In reality, it is just basic physics: your body weight is evenly distributed across so many points that no single nail exerts enough pressure to puncture your incredibly stubborn human skin.
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