• samus12345@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Funny how the term “tinfoil” persists even though it hasn’t been used in over 70 years.

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            1 year ago

            “Aluminum” at least has 1 less syllable. But I usually just say “foil.” What else would I be talking about in that context?

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              1 year ago

              “Aluminum” at least has 1 less syllable. But I usually just say “foil.” What else would I be talking about in that context?

              a·lu·mi·num

              tin·foil

              (Sorry for the ‘ackshully’, but couldn’t resist.)

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                  1 year ago

                  Didn’t even realize that was a word until I looked it up.

                  the chemical element of atomic number 13, a light silvery-gray metal.

                  Not sure how that relates in a conversation about tinfoil hats usage but sure why not.

                  I’m sure the composition of the devices has a significant performance impact on their effectiveness, worthy of discussion. :p

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                    1 year ago

                    The successor to tin foil is aluminum foil. “Aluminum” is called “aluminium” in English-speaking countries outside the US.

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        1 year ago

        Nooo. Those might be tampered. They could be bugged. Or they could have holes in them. Or the tin might be fake. Make your own.