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Old window glass is thicker at the bottom because glass is a slow-flowing liquid.

Category: science · Difficulty: medium

Contradicted

The claim as people say it

"Old window glass is thicker at the bottom because glass is a slow-flowing liquid."

Common search: "is glass a liquid" · evergreen myth

What the evidence shows

Glass is an amorphous solid. Old panes vary due to historic manufacturing, not flow.

Unreviewed editorial summary; cited evidence and provenance pending. ClaimReview markup withheld. Verdicts are aids to review, not proof.

Frequently asked questions

Is it true that old window glass is thicker at the bottom because glass is a slow-flowing liquid?

Contradicted. Glass is an amorphous solid. Old panes vary due to historic manufacturing, not flow.

Why do people search for this?

People commonly search "is glass a liquid". Verfiai lists it as: evergreen myth.

How was this verdict reached?

This is an unreviewed editorial summary from Verfiai's curated claim list. Evidence and claim provenance have not yet been substantiated for publication; ClaimReview markup is withheld. Use the live checker and inspect its sources.

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