Jeans: Stylish, Classic, And a Decent Defense Against Rattlesnake Bites

Relax, Indiana Jones. Snakes aren't so scary... as long as you're wearing a good pair of jeans. According to research done by scientists in California, denim provides more than classic American fashion statement. While this may seem somewhat obvious, the researchers are happy to announce that covering your legs with jeans doesn't just reduce the amount of venom that a snakebite can inject into your system—it reduces it by a lot. From Reuters: