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Swiss Citizens Bury Underpants to Study Decomposition Rates
A study by Ars Technica reveals that land use is the primary factor in determining how quickly organic cotton underpants decompose. The research involved burying 1,000 Swiss citizens' underpants.
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Ars Technica
"We built this city on good cacao" does have a nice ring to it.
2026-08-27 14:22 UTC
Ars Technica
"It just felt like the right thing to do"
2026-08-27 14:53 UTC
Ars Technica
Study: Land use is the biggest factor in determining decomposition rates of organic cotton underpants.
2026-08-27 15:39 UTC