Unlike most everyone else in the world, Burkard Polster gave this question a lot of thought, often at night. "Instead of counting sheep, I might count lacings," said Polster, a mathematician at Monash ...

Next, find the first two eyelets, the holes through which you’ll lace up your shoes. If you’re dealing with a new set of eyelets, make sure they’re evenly spaced and clear of debris. The first way to ...

When is the last time you thought about how you tie your shoes? You’ve probably relied on those bunny ears for decades, with little variance outside of the occasional double knot. But did you know ...