A Day Without Friction I woke up first thing in the morning, my eyes opening groggily. When I tried to get out of bed, I immediately stumbled and fell. It was so odd—why was the floor… so slippery? I slid helplessly across the room until I slammed into the wall. Pain shot through me! Carefully, I pulled myself upright and tried walking again, only to slip and fall once more. Without friction, the floor was impossible to walk on! It was clear I was in serious trouble before my day had even started. How can you begin a day when you can’t even stand? A world without friction was terrifying. Tentatively, I attempted to stand up, but instantly lost my balance. I slid wildly across the living room, finally using the far wall to stop myself. It felt exactly like being adrift in space like in movies. This experience made me realize how perfect and holistic our world is with friction, gravity, and all the other forces that keep us grounded. The world we have now is definitely best.