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by Reason077 852 days ago
Like other hats, tin foil would be effective in preventing sunlight burning your skin and causing melanoma etc.

Would be a useful material to have in a desert island scenario.
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gitinit 851 days ago
It would also reflect light significantly, which could be useful to get attention from rescuers.
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Am4TIfIsER0ppos 852 days ago
Was just going to comment that myself. It is a useful property for us pasty nerds when we venture out.
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