OT Physics of toothpaste

Maybe someone can explain this to me. Why does the first 80% to 90% of
a tube of toothpaste get used up in the first couple weeks, and then
the remaining small percent then lasts for a couple months? I use
roughly the same amount each time.

I don't get it.
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    ... a tube of toothpaste get used up in the first couple weeks, ... the remaining small percent then lasts for a couple months? ... brushing a dozen times a day. ...
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  • Re: OT Physics of toothpaste
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