Escalators....

[jd_here]

Why do the rubber hadrails move faster than the steps?

[echokilo]

According to this, they don't move faster ... I think they just seems to:

http://science.howstu...ipment/escalator1.htm

[emmie]

i always end up sliding down them, even before having a drink..

[ummmm]

I've never noticed that.

[gness]

You are right JD. I often experiment to see how far ahead of me my hand can get.
I`m easily amused I know, but my hand always arrives first.

[Bambiagain]

To keep you on your toes - literally.

[funnygirl]

I find this and it is annoying when holding on, your arm ends up being outstretched out of it's socket.

[beegeebee]

I find it handy simply to hold the rail tight and watch others wondering why the handrail has stopped working!!