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Modern soldiers test ancient Greek armour to show it worked for war
New Scientist ^
| May 22, 2024
| Jeremy Hsu
Posted on 05/28/2024 4:13:51 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
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To: HartleyMBaldwin
Not to mention it degrades in the sunlight so you would have to sew a nice cover for it. :)
Fiberglass actually is used to make ballistic armor.
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05/28/2024 7:43:39 PM PDT
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Harmless Teddy Bear
( Roses are red, Violets are blue, I love being on the government watch list, along with all of you.)
To: marktwain
The Chinese used quilted cotton armor. It could even stop arrows, I think I read.
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05/28/2024 7:43:46 PM PDT
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jimtorr
To: SauronOfMordor
So did their Grandfathers in World War II, their great great grandfathers in the Civil War, eh cetera. It is probably the most weight that a healthy man can carry for long distances.
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05/29/2024 3:59:34 AM PDT
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jmcenanly
(You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.” ― Winston)
To: SunkenCiv
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05/29/2024 4:57:08 AM PDT
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PIF
(They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
To: CopperTop
Ha... Ha... Fallout. They did an excellent job on season 1 though 8 episodes wasn’t enough. Come on season 2.
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05/29/2024 8:24:52 AM PDT
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LastDayz
(A blunt and brazen Texan. I will not be assimilated.)
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