Garments, and the way in which they are worn and the material they are made from
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Does filling a clothing washing machine to the top reduce cleaning effectiveness?
Someone recently insisted that filling a washing machine to the top doesn't get clothes as clean. My washing machine has water fill levels from "Small" all the way to "Extra Large," but no corresponding lines inside the machine to indicate how high…
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Does wearing new clothes before washing them pose any health risks, like infection or skin irritation?
Seems to be common wisdom to wash new…
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Does California have a dress code for drivers?
Many "crazy law" sources claim that California motor vehicle law contains a bizarre sartorial proscription.
On CNN.com, the article "Do you know why I pulled you over?" by Craig Howie claims:
Some antiquated state driving laws are flat-out crazy.…
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Is it illegal to leave your house without underwear in Thailand?
There are some other strange laws in Thailand but this seemed to be the most "interesting" one to me. How are they even going to find out? Are they going to observe your bulge?
There are a lot of sources you can find where this law is…
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Did Israel install cameras that can see through clothing on the Temple Mount?
In this article Salah Abu Agrafa, a worshipper at the Temple Mount claims:
“They took away the metal detectors, but they replaced them with X-ray cameras that can look at our women naked.”
Similarly, on the PBS News Hour for July 25, 2017 it was…
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Does wearing linen reduce skin temperature by more than 3°C?
There are many claims around about clothes made of linen being useful in warmer climates. Usually it includes explanations such as a better transportation for sweat so it can evaporate more easily, or that it allows for wind to pass through. I'm…
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Does putting silver into clothing reduce the amount of odor-causing bacteria?
Mack Weldon advertises that their underwear uses Silver XT2™ technology:
Made possible with Silver XT2™ technology, silver naturally destroys odor-causing bacteria. We added Pima cotton to keep you cool and comfortable all day long.
NanoSilver…
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Were feasting caterpillars used to make very light veils, as reported by Charles Babbage?
In "On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures" Charles Babbage gives a very detailed account of the production of extremely light veil by caterpillars. These fabrics appear 20 times lighter than those made of ordinary silk.
Did (and does) this…
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Is the Western academic dress originally derived from Avicenna's style of clothing?
There is this claim that the Academic Dress (shown below) is originally derived form Avicenna's style of clothing. I wonder if it's true.
Here is a link to a sample of this claim.
Discussion on a Wikipedia talk page.
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Academic dress…
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Does South Carolina law prohibits anyone over age 18 from dressing up as a clown?
All these seemingly reputable news sites
Reuters
The restiveness in Greenville was enough for police to warn that South Carolina law prohibits anyone over age 18 from dressing up as a clown. Chief Miller said a city ordinance related to…
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Did the average Linux Symposium T-Shirt size increase from 1999 to 2008?
A widely circulated image claims:
TechCrunch50 company FitBit (which demoed its health activity monitoring device live as well) put up this slide to underscore its point that obesity is a growing problem, particularly in the geek world. The slide…
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Do yaks get shaved?
Many programmers have heard of the phrase yak shaving. In real life, do yaks literally get shaved?
This answer to a question about shaving dogs has someone claiming that yaks do get shaved:
Whatever you call it, removing the hair from a yak can be…
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Do lingerie bags protect delicates from damage in washing machines?
Mesh lingerie bags are widely sold to protect lingerie and other delicate fabrics from damage in the washing machine. They are also known as wash bags. An example of such a product here.
Protects delicate bras, panties, slips, hosiery and…
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Is freezing jeans a substitute for cleaning them with soap and water?
It is a common household tip: Put your jeans in the freezer to freshen them up. Denim enthusiasts claim it will kill bacteria (although it won't remove stains). Is this true? Is it hygienic to forgo normal cleaning for jeans?
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Did NFL player Brian Bosworth sell anti-Boz t-shirts to Denver Broncos fans?
NFL player/loudmouth Brian Bosworth had a well-publicized feud with John Elway and the Denver Broncos upon joining the league in 1988:
The scene at Mile High Stadium for my first game against Elway was as wild as anything I'd ever been a part of.…
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