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Well, why do skis work? The simple answer is that the pressure of the skis on the snow makes a film of water, and the skis slide on that. But it turns out things are indeed a little more complex, and we now have a page just on Melting Below Zero. However, further contributions are needed (you never admit that a research area is finished!).
