UM-Bot Posted April 16, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Scientists have used an MRI scanner to solve the mystery of knuckle cracking once and for all. For some people the cracking of the knuckles can be an appealing and stress-revealing process while for others even the mere thought of it can make them shudder and wince. Read More: http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/280447/what-is-it-that-makes-your-knuckles-crack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foil Hat Ninja Posted April 16, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Now that they've cleared this up, maybe they can get to work solving one of the truly great medical mysteries: pee shivers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenore Graves Posted April 16, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I hate the sound of knuckles cracking! The explanation just makes it sound so much worst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted April 16, 2015 #4 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I just wonder how much grant money this project got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quasar_kid Posted April 16, 2015 #5 Share Posted April 16, 2015 It's bad for your joints, the fluid in between can't rejuvenate overtime and can lead to arthritis and other similar conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereologist Posted April 16, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 16, 2015 The article stated the following: The team also found no evidence to support the common notion that people with a regular knuckle cracking habit could damage the health of their joints in the long term. I have known for years what happens when knuckles crack. I don't understand what the purpose of the study was since this is well known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic Chicken Posted April 16, 2015 #7 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) I can't believe it. I heard of something before seeing it on UM! *fires celebratory confetti cannons* Edited April 16, 2015 by Skeptic Chicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginarynumber1 Posted April 16, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 16, 2015 It's bad for your joints, the fluid in between can't rejuvenate overtime and can lead to arthritis and other similar conditions. That is completely false and has been proven to be so. http://tech.mit.edu/V129/N41/ignobels.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripGun Posted April 17, 2015 #9 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'll crack to that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted April 18, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Knuckle dragging is next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torviking Posted April 21, 2015 #11 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I find a 25lb lump hammer works great to crack knuckles, works on bonehead scientist skulls also. Will you people get real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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