A video taken from the International Space Station has just gone viral. In the video, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield explains how he and fellow cosmonauts complete a simple task most people take for granted—clipping their nails. In the absence of gravity, nail clippings can actually become dangerous flying objects, flying into astronaut’s eyes or even getting inhaled into their lungs. Talk about ouch! In the video,

Hadfield demonstrates a clever solution. Astronauts use basic nail clippers but hover near an air duct, so that the clippings are sucked into the vent. Wouldn’t it be easier just to use a file instead?

Samantha Lile

Samantha Lile is a 2002 Missouri State University graduate of journalism and mass media. She has served as a reporter and editor for various newspapers throughout her journalism career. She made the leap into writing full-time after working for a major financial institution since 2000.

Because of her banking background, Samantha is knowledgeable in finance reporting, but is also strong in commentaries, personal profiles, youth studies, horticulture, history and entertainment-related works.

Samantha lives in Ozark, Mo. with her husband of nine years, four dogs and two cats.

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