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In alot of US Westerns cowboys and such are seen wearing long sleeves, panchos etc.? Is this real or a movie trope? If its real would not most die or drop from heat stroke? (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 25 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Just weighing in here with a suggestion toward comparative research: please refer to any number of historical civilizations that thrived in similar/worse conditions (deserts, etc.), and still do to this day. You'll find that coverage is paramount โ€” in both clothing and housing.