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Why do people tan?

Asked by TennesseeTeacake (337points) March 30th, 2008

scientifically speaking. what is it about our skin and the sun that makes our skin become darker? and yet the sun bleaches out fabrics, wood, and sometimes our hair gets lighter.

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