Well it was reported today that the Israeli army is to issue new socks to all its troops that will combat foot odour, bacteria and fungil infections. These socks will appearently be able to be worn for up to 2 weeks straight in the field.

These socks are able to do this by containing a certain metal compound.

Well since the only metal that I know off that has these antibacterial properies is SILVER I think the chances are good that that is what is being used. I recall that there was rumours of this a year or so ago of such use for silver being considered. Well just add this to an ever growing list of uses for the silver metal.

All in my honest opinion of course.

F.F.