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[–] 7 points 3 years ago (16 children)

Funny how the term "tinfoil" persists even though it hasn't been used in over 70 years.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 years ago (15 children)

    Easier to say than "aluminium"

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (13 children)

    "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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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago* (12 children)

    “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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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    ACKSHULLY, I was referring to "aluminum" as opposed to "aluminium."

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  • [–] -2 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    That's not how you spelled it though in your comment.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (7 children)

    One less than aluminium

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  • [–] -2 points 3 years ago* (6 children)

    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 point 3 years ago* (5 children)

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

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (4 children)

    Oh there we go, okay that explains it.

    Yeah you guys on the other side of the pond like using extra letters in your words like 'colour'. :p

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (3 children)

    Colour is closer to you than you think (look up)

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (2 children)

    Um, by "look up", if you mean my reply, I was spelling it how it's spelled over in Europe, not America.

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