FurTech Science: Do you get less wet running in the rain?

April 11, 2008

Do you get less wet running in the rain?

This humorous article on the BBC explains the scenario. The author doesn't mention how much wetter wind driven rain is, but the effects are similar!

11 Apr 2008 16:35:00 | Science

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