False.
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-mathematical-law-that-causes-your-headphones-to-tangle
I'm sorry to do this but science actually can explain this https://youtu.be/8DBhTXM_Br4?si=bMq8e7M0t1Fr0gWd
Damn that looks interesting but i need it to be like 4 minutes. Dagum add
The trick is to set aside an evening to get high and watch a bunch of videos like this in a row. By the time you're done you think you have a deeply profound understanding of the universe. It's great.
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:
I don't typically have this problem anymore because of wireless earbuds, but the problem has returned because I'm flying a lot lately and the entertainment displays require wired.