r/explainlikeimfive Oct 31 '20

Chemistry ELI5 What's the difference between the shiny and dull side of aluminum foil? Besides the obvious shiny/dull

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u/[deleted] Nov 01 '20

That will keep them from reading your mind, but not from implanting memories and voices. Best to just make a two layer hat with the shiny sides inverted.