Is knuckle cracking good for you?

6 Minute English

语言学习

2015-09-03

6 分钟
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  • I'm Rob.

  • And I'm Neil.

  • Hello.

  • Oh, don't do that, please, Neil.

  • Thanks, my flesh creep.

  • Oh, dear.

  • If something makes your flesh creep,

  • it means you feel frightened or disgusted by something.

  • I don't know why I do it.

  • It just feels nice.

  • But you'll end up with arthritis when you're older, you know.

  • Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and swelling in joints of the body.

  • Yeah, that's an old wives tale, Rob.

  • And that means an old idea or belief that has no scientific support.

  • OK, if you say so, Professor.

  • And since you're in a scientific mood,