The Mezzanine: A Novel
What is the theory that Howie calls the "walking-flexion" model in the book, The Mezzanine: A Novel?
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Howie invents the "walking-flexion" model to explain how his shoelaces broke. He determines that the regular motion of the shoelaces against the eyelet could slowly fray them until they receive a sharp tug and break when being tied.
The Mezzanine: A Novel