The snapping of a finger was first depicted in ancient Greek art around 300 B.C. Today, that same snap initiates evil forces for the villain Thanos in Marvel’s latest Avengers movie. Both media ...

Whether you're disintegrating half of all life in the universe like Marvel's Thanos, or just doing your best Addams Family impression, here's something to think about: finger snapping is the fastest ...

The study reveals why Thanos' famous snap would've been impossible. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In Marvel's "Avengers: ...

Researchers studied the physics of a finger snap and determined how friction plays a critical role. Using an intermediate amount of friction, not too high and not too low, a snap of the finger ...