Dear Matt:
How does scratching temporarily stop itching?
-- Milt Elliott, Oceanside
The same way smashing your finger with a mallet temporarily stops the pain of a splinter. Distraction. Ergo, itching can also be stopped temporarily by getting a large tattoo, being dragged across the street by your hair, or setting your pants on fire.
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Dear Matt:
How does scratching temporarily stop itching?
-- Milt Elliott, Oceanside
The same way smashing your finger with a mallet temporarily stops the pain of a splinter. Distraction. Ergo, itching can also be stopped temporarily by getting a large tattoo, being dragged across the street by your hair, or setting your pants on fire.
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