Today in things you didn’t even know you needed to know—Which side of the Oreo gets the creme when you twist?
Well, according to three engineering students from Princeton, it all comes down to science…sort of.Â
John Cannarella, Dan Quinn and Joshua Spechler first started studying the science of the Oreo twist-off back in 2014, when Cannarella told the group a story about his childhood friend who won the Oreo twist-off game every time they played, according to Quartz. This got them talking about how he possibly did that—and started them on a quest to find the scientific answer.
They started with lab experiments, Quartz reports, but the results were always inconclusive. Spechler told Quartz that they were going through hundreds of Oreos without results.
Then it finally hit them: It’s all about how the cookies are made in the factory. While we don’t know the exact secrets of how Oreos are made, it’s likely that the creme gets squirted onto one wafer first when it’s hot, meaning it’ll stick to that side of the Oreo better. If you want to know which side of your cookie will get the icing, testing one cookie from the box will get you your answer. Every other cookie in the package should be the same way!
Knowing what side the creme will end up on might be a small thing, but you’ll still seem like a witch to your friends. You’re welcome.