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The biblical phrase "nothing new under the sun" (Ecclesiastes 1:9) came to mind as I was scrolling through videos and came across Armored MMA. This combat ...

But why did people wear medieval armor, how effective was it, and how uncomfortable is it to wear? Throughout history, from the earliest days of organized violence to the militaries of today ...

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The material resembles medieval chainmail at the molecular level and could be used in body armor. Chemists have invented a new material that could be the future of body armor — chainmail.