Is chainmail better than armor?

Neither chainmail nor plate armor is universally "better"; they excel in different areas, with plate armor generally offering superior protection against most attacks (especially blunt force) and better comfort/mobility when well-made, while chainmail provides excellent flexibility and defense against slashes, but struggles with piercing and blunt trauma. Often, historical armor combined both, using mail for flexible gaps and plate for solid coverage, or used scale armor (overlapping plates over mail) for enhanced defense.
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What was better, chainmail or plate armor?

No single armor is categorically ``better'' in every situation. Plate provides the highest protection against penetration and blunt force when fitted and padded correctly. Chainmail offers superior slash protection with greater flexibility and lower cost. Leather prioritizes mobility and economy.
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What's better, chainmail or iron armor?

Yes, in general, iron armor is better than chainmail for overall protection, offering more defense points, but chainmail can be better in specific situations like needing agility or better enchantment potential (especially in games like Minecraft where stats vary). Iron provides superior stopping power against piercing/slashing attacks but is heavier and less flexible, while chainmail offers mobility but is weaker, though easier/cheaper to make and repair historically. 
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Is chainmail actually effective?

Chainmail could protect its wearer from slashing blows and piercing weapons. In fact, a study conducted at the Royal Armouries at Leeds concluded that “it is almost impossible to penetrate using any conventional medieval weapon”. Chainmail is considered so effective that it's still used today.
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Could chainmail stop a bullet?

No, traditional chainmail cannot stop a modern bullet; bullets easily pass through the gaps or break the rings, causing fragmentation and potentially more injury, as chainmail is designed for slashes, not high-velocity piercing impacts. While heavy mail might stop very weak projectiles or low-velocity slugs, modern firearms easily defeat it, and specialized hardened steel or composite body armor is needed for bullet protection. 
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is Plate ALWAYS Better Than Mail Armour?

What material is 100% bullet proof?

Fiber materials

Kevlar and Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) are two common fiber-based bulletproof materials, which are characterized by lightness and high strength.
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Can any armor stop a 50 cal?

No, standard body armor can't stop a.50 BMG round, as it's designed to defeat vehicle armor, but specialized, heavy ceramic plates (Level IV+) can sometimes defeat it, though they are extremely heavy and impractical for infantry, often causing severe blunt force trauma even if the bullet stops. Even with advanced armor, the immense kinetic energy from a.50 BMG often results in incapacitating blunt force trauma, making survival extremely difficult, notes this Quora post.
 
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Why is chain mail illegal?

As there is no real product or service being exchanged, chain letters that involve money or other items of value are nothing more than a form of gambling. Chain letters also are illegal. If you start a chain letter, or even participate in one sent to you, you could be breaking the law.
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Can a zombie bite through chainmail?

Chainmail can be effective against Zombies, can not chew through the tough metal links that cover the skin and it is unlikely for them to tear open or off. However, the pressure of a zombies bite, coupled with their inability to feel pain, can still break the skin and cause internal damage.
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How did knights go to the bathroom in armor?

Knights went to the bathroom in armor by managing undergarments beneath mail or plate, often using special openings or removing key pieces with squire help, but in urgent battle situations, they might just relieve themselves in the armor, leaving cleanup to servants, as full plate wasn't always worn and survival trumped decorum. For urination, mail allowed lifting the skirt, while plate had faulds (articulated skirts) that could be lifted, often with a hinged codpiece for easier access, and squires assisted with complex full plate.
 
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Can a sword penetrate chainmail?

When the mail was not riveted, a thrust from most sharp weapons could penetrate it. However, when mail was riveted, only a strong well-placed thrust from certain spears, or thin or dedicated mail-piercing swords like the estoc, could penetrate, and a pollaxe or halberd blow could break through the armour.
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Is chainmail stronger than gold?

Chainmail Armor (also known as Chain Armor or Chainmail) is a type of armor which offers medium protection, stronger than leather or gold armor, but weaker than iron armor. It's difficult to obtain in Survival mode.
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Would chainmail stop a knife stab?

Furthermore, mail is very flexible and drapes well over the body. It is particularly good at resisting slashing by weapons. It is not quite so good at resisting penetration, in that the point of a knife will easily pass through a ring before its edges contact the circular ring, deforming it into an oval.
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What is stronger than diamond armor?

The 10 Strongest Materials Known To Man
  1. Graphene (130 GPa) ...
  2. Lonsdaleite (121~130 GPa) ...
  3. Diamond (90~100 GPa) ...
  4. Carbon Nanotube (63 GPa) ...
  5. Boron Nitride Nanotubes (33 GPa) ...
  6. UHMWPE Fiber (30.84 GPa) ...
  7. Metallic Glass (1.61 GPa) ...
  8. Darwin's Bark Spider Silk (1.6 GPa)
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Could Knight armor stop a bullet?

No, knight armor generally won't stop modern bullets; it was designed for swords and arrows, and while it could sometimes deflect early, low-velocity musket balls, high-velocity rifle rounds and even most handgun bullets would punch through steel plates designed to stop medieval weapons. The armor's thickness (often 1-3mm, maybe up to 6mm) wasn't enough for modern ammunition, though quality varied, and very small rounds like a.22 might glance off or create a dent.
 
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What did God say about zombies?

While the Bible does not describe literal zombies, it does use imagery that parallels the idea of “the living dead” in a spiritual sense. Ephesians 2:1–2 speaks of people being “dead in trespasses and sins” before coming to faith in Christ.
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Is leather bite-proof?

My Personal Research on Bite-proof Leather Boots

However, no leather boot is 100% at preventing snake bites, but they will provide a higher level of protection than most other footwear.
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What does God say about chain letters?

The Bible doesn't mention "chain letters," but condemns their underlying principles like superstition, false promises, manipulation, and idolatry, which contradict trust in God, truth, and genuine love; instead, believers should focus on edification, relying on God's grace, not fear-based rituals or rituals that try to control divine blessings.
 
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Is chain mail bullet proof?

No, traditional chainmail cannot stop a modern bullet; bullets easily pass through the gaps or break the rings, causing fragmentation and potentially more injury, as chainmail is designed for slashes, not high-velocity piercing impacts. While heavy mail might stop very weak projectiles or low-velocity slugs, modern firearms easily defeat it, and specialized hardened steel or composite body armor is needed for bullet protection. 
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What does catching a chain mean in jail?

In prison slang, "catching the chain" means an inmate is being transferred or moved from one facility to another, often from a local jail to a state prison, or between different prison units, essentially "getting on the bus" for transport, which can be a disruption to communication. It can also metaphorically refer to the burden of incarceration or the challenges of re-entry after release, symbolizing being bound by the system, but most often it refers to the physical move. 
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Can a bullet proof vest stop a 50cal?

In conclusion, while some high-level body armor may offer limited protection against a 50 cal round, no armor can guarantee absolute safety against this powerful threat. The most effective approach is to choose appropriate protection for your specific needs, practice proper tactics, and maintain situational awareness.
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Will a .223 penetrate body armor?

An AR-15 fires a. 223 caliber round which can penetrate some types of body armor. Typically, only Level III and IV armor can stop rifle rounds like those fired by an AR-15.
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What bullets can penetrate a tank?

To penetrate a modern tank, you need specialized, high-velocity rounds like APFSDS (Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot) or shaped-charge HEAT (High-Explosive Anti-Tank) projectiles, fired from main tank guns or large-caliber anti-tank cannons; smaller rounds like.50 cal or 30mm might damage older tanks or hit weak points (top, rear, sides) of modern ones, but generally struggle against their advanced composite armor.
 
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