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The armor now resides at a museum called the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas. The museum consists of collected artifacts and the private art of the Menil family.

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[–] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I guess if bears had horror movies we would be the monsters.

[–] Digital_man@lemmy.one 5 points 1 year ago

Exactly my thought. We are the monsters.

[–] danieljoeblack@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago

Real life thorns enchantment

[–] wahming@monyet.cc 8 points 1 year ago

Interesting read on the history of the suit. The actual purpose is not bear hunting, and is unknown.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/siberian-bear-hunting-suit-armor/

[–] Rayspekt@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

Parry this you fucking casual.

[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago

Did it work?

[–] uphillbothways@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

It's all fun and games until the bear pulls off a boot.

[–] Chariotwheel@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Armourer: "What kind of plate do you have in mind?"

"Do you know morning stars?"

"Say no more, fam."

[–] GreenMario@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

I guess the technique was to just run up and Hug the bear to death. Probably where the phrase "bear hug" came from 😂

[–] DeathWearsANecktie@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Offering your worst enemy a hug: