Nettle Sting Avoidance
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to touch stinging nettles without being stung. As the hairs grow in one direction (upward along the stalk, or outward along the leaves), one simply needs to make sure not to grasp in a way that rubs against the direction of growth.
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Famous quotes containing the words nettle, sting and/or avoidance:
“Out of this nettle danger we pluck this flower safety.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
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