Why do scientists wear white lab coats?

Subject: Why do scientists wear white lab coats?

Date: Mon Mar 27 15:26:18 2000
Posted by Emily
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Area of science: Science History
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I am interested in the question above, as well as other visual "clues" 
that let you know someone is a scientist (by what they are wearing, etc.)

thanks!

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