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    Hey SOTHC, when a finger is placed in a foaming glass of beer it will cause the 'head' to settle down. Why?

    Question #24348. Asked by Sad. (Nov 18 02 3:39 AM)


    thunderlicious

    		The reason is simple the salt that is on your skin causes this

    Nov 18 02, 3:42 AM
    Son of The Household Cavalry

    		I had not heard of this before so I decided to put it to the test. Unfortunately the guy whose beer it was, took a dislike to my finger and the rest of my anatomy and I was unable to complete the experiment, but did manage to break the record for the 3000 metres. I shall report back when I have found a seven stone weakling who has just ordered a pint.

    Nov 18 02, 7:53 AM
    Kainantu

    		Sorry to be serious in answering this question amongst the frivolous banter!

    Fingers and other parts of the body are covered with a thin coat of body oils. Whenever an oily component is added to beer, its surface tension is altered, and bubbles tend to collapse.

    Found it on the web...

    Nov 18 02, 7:58 AM

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