Can sun umbrellas ever become fashionable again in America?
- Written by Jonathan Coopersmith, Professor of History, Texas A&M University
In Asia, umbrellas are commonly used as a form of sun protection.AP Photo/Kin CheungMany of us apply sunscreen when we go to the beach. But walking outside under the fierce summer sun – even if it’s to run a quick errand – can be taxing: We sweat, we get exhausted, we burn and we expose ourselves to dangerous UV rays.
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