How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
There are several factors, needless to say, even if it’s the same person counting, the # of licks will differ at each attempt. If you wanted to look at it semi-scientifically, the number of licks needed depend on these factors: * Pressure per square inch the tongue is applied to the surface of the tootsie pop (TP) * The average amount of square inch in contact between tongue and TP * At what measurement from the center of the stick of the TP at which you declare that you have reached the center of the TP. * The rotation factor of the TP – if the eater continues to lick one specific portion only to reach the center faster – or if licks are distributed evenly around the outer surface area of TP.
