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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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[–] Cyclist@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

It's like what Saudis wear in the desert, loose but protective.