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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/LayJaly on 2023-12-14 19:50:41.

Original Title: TIL that knots are mathematically studied and have their own theory, classifications, and properties; a“mathematical” knot is just slightly different from regular knots and is formed when the ends of a regular knot are joined

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    7 months ago

    Other differences include;

    • zero friction
    • no other objects that the knot is tied to So actually quite different to real knots