The reason I consider this article HN worthy is this:<p><i>"Designed to resist the rigours of lengthy space travel, the anti-static, flame-resistant, odour-eating, bacteria-killing, water-absorbent smalls have been put through their paces as part of a project aimed at ensuring that future space travellers will need only minimal space in their suitcases."</i><p>Now imagine the myriad of different uses such underpants could have here on Earth. And? Precisely!