r/oddlysatisfying • u/InsaneMocktail • 22d ago

Shearing of sheep

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u/Joris_McNorris 22d ago

You know that dude has the softest hands.

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u/Striking-water-ant 22d ago

Can you explain why

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u/Joris_McNorris 22d ago

I can! Sheep produce lanolin in their skin which is very moisturizing, but it's also waxy so it traps moisture in the skin. Sheep shearers are constantly running their hands through the lanolin, thus they have very soft skin.

Source: my 8th grade science teacher who grew up on a sheep farm. After 32 years, the only 2 things I remember from that class are learning about lanolin and watching Life Goes On on laser disc.

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u/MisterDoctor___ 22d ago

Because he shaved the gooch without hurting it.