Why do we get an advantage from hairs longer than 60cm? 20cm already does the job, it even covers your neck.
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TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
We do lose most of our heat from the head, so the original purpose might have been insulation
Mothra@mander.xyz 2 days ago
Brokkr@lemmy.world 2 days ago
The notion that we lose most of the heat from our heads comes from a study where people wore warm clothes and no hats…
TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
oh, interesting! Can I have a source please? I love learning new things!!
MyTurtleSwimsUpsideDown@fedia.io 1 day ago
https://u.osu.edu/buckmdblog/2016/01/18/medical-mythbusters-do-you-really-lose-80-of-your-body-heat-from-your-head/
TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
Thanks so much!