SCOUT· 34%43m·2026-10-13·Arts CultureThe Problem With Football Helmets
Football helmets can prevent devastating injuries, but they may also help make an inherently violent game feel safer than it really is. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting…
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“Motor racing helmets evolved & they now chain the helmet to a head-and-neck device that prevents the whipping action of violent hits.”
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