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Replica clothes pass Everest test
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5076634.stm
Interesting article about the natural fibers and designs of clothing worn for mountain climbing in the 1920s....
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I'm surprised it took 3 years to create the replicas.
They coulda bought them on ebay in a week. ark ark humor ark!
Actually, that was pretty interesting. Especially the part about the
old clothing being more comfortable and allowing more range of movement.
Hope they find the camera!
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lol Larry
I was surprised that they found the clothing warm enough. And lightweight.
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Truly fascinating, Elaine...
Maybe our grandparents didn't have it quite as bad as they all said???
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Could be.
But just thinking about all that wool makes me itchy...
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Oh no... the silk union suit you wear under it would keep you
smooth and soft and itch free!
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union suit?
I don't think so...