The Antarctic continent - picture 45 of 60
© by Alexander Gerst 2002
The view of a polar explorer.
The fringes on the hood are not there for decoration but prevent turbulences in the air and therefore protect the face from the cold wind. Eskimos use that trick for a long time now.
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The fringes on the hood are not there for decoration but prevent turbulences in the air and therefore protect the face from the cold wind. Eskimos use that trick for a long time now.