The reason I consider this article HN worthy is this:
"Designed to resist the rigours of lengthy space travel, the anti-static, flame-resistant, odour-eating, bacteria-killing, water-absorbent smalls have been put through their paces as part of a project aimed at ensuring that future space travellers will need only minimal space in their suitcases."
Now imagine the myriad of different uses such underpants could have here on Earth. And? Precisely!
I am intrigued though as to why flame-resistance was tested... one imagines that if a fire breaks out the last thing on their minds will be "at least my underwear wont catch"
"Designed to resist the rigours of lengthy space travel, the anti-static, flame-resistant, odour-eating, bacteria-killing, water-absorbent smalls have been put through their paces as part of a project aimed at ensuring that future space travellers will need only minimal space in their suitcases."
Now imagine the myriad of different uses such underpants could have here on Earth. And? Precisely!