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      “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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        “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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            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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          ACKSHULLY, I was referring to “aluminum” as opposed to “aluminium.

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

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              Easier to say than “aluminium

              Is the comment I was replying to.

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                Fair enough. I didn’t read the comment previous to yours, just your comment directly, so I thought you were referring to ‘aluminum’ versus ‘tinfoil’.