An untied shoelace can be dangerous, ' he said.' I could have tripped.' She stared at him. A moment dragged by.' I'm joking, ' he said at last. She relaxed. 'Really?''Absolutely. I would never have tripped. I'm far too graceful.

Derek Landy
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The idea of untied shoelaces is one that has become quite common, perhaps because of the number of times people have tripped over them. The more commonly people untie their shoelaces, the more likely they are to trip over them. This is why it is important to be careful when untying a shoe lace. Likewise, a carefully tied shoe lace is not only more secure but also less likely to cause a trip.

Source: Playing With Fire

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