This isn’t a debate that will solve world peace or provide any profound insights into the meaning of life – but it’s just as fascinating, if not more. So forget about that viral dress debate over whether it was black or blue, because now, this is where things get really interesting. Welcome to the world of towel lines, folks.

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a towel and wondering, ”Why do I need to wash this thing when I literally just used it to clean myself?” or, “What’s up with those lines running across it?”, you’re not alone.