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In Yemen, traditional cone hats known as Madhalla are worn by female goat herders to stay cool in the desert heat. (i.pinimg.com)
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I think once the temperature is higher than body temperature you want something that radiates the maximum amount of heat. But I've seen studies that seem to imply it doesn't matter which color you wear.

[–] Zink 5 points 4 months ago

Iirc that’s why the SR-71 was black. It radiates all the speed-generated heat more quickly.