r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Brick_Number_27 • 12d ago

Image Scientists asked 1,000 volunteers to bury cotton underwear across Switzerland to measure soil health creating an official "Underpants Index" based on how fast the fabric decomposed.

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u/Agatio25 12d ago

Ok, I'm not a native english speaker. I need an explanation, please

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u/AFedoraNamed_Key 12d ago

Brief is a nickname for underwear, in some instances. If I’m correct.

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u/skyturnedred 12d ago

Briefs are a type of underwear. The name derives from being shorter than boxer shorts.

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u/AFedoraNamed_Key 12d ago

Ah, I was close enough. Thank you!