ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Thief knot

Okay kiddo, have you ever tied your shoelaces? Did you know that there's a special kind of knot that some people use to tie their shoelaces that is very tricky and can fall apart easily? It's called a thief knot!

Here's how to make a thief knot with your shoelaces: First, tie a regular knot like you usually would. Then, instead of looping one of the laces over the knot like you usually would, loop it under the knot instead. Finally, tie the ends of the laces in a regular knot again.

So, why is it called a thief knot? Well, legend has it that thieves in olden times would use this type of knot to tie up their bags because it looks like a regular knot, but it's actually very easy to undo. This way, if they needed to quickly grab something from inside their bags, they could easily untie the knot without anyone noticing.

But remember, kiddo, it's important to always be honest and not steal things. So, just use the thief knot for fun and not for anything sneaky!