A salesman attempts to convince you to purchase a "solar neutrino shield" to protect you and your family. (It's even "on sale!") Why do you turn down this excellent offer?

A) Neutrinos rarely, if ever, interact with other matter.
B) There's no such thing as a solar neutrino.
C) Solar neutrinos are generated by solar winds, but we're in a solar minimum now, so the risk of damage is very low.
D) The Earth's natural magnetic field already offers excellent protection against the onslaught of solar neutrinos.


A) Neutrinos rarely, if ever, interact with other matter.

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