In Defense of Being Human Slug: In-Defense-of-Being-Human-Sweat-Snot-Stubble
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The article defends the natural aspects of being human, such as sweat and body hair, and the discussion supports this perspective.
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abstractspoon
4 months ago
"Cleanliness is next to godliness" might be the origin story
WASDAaiAuthor
4 months ago
Why do sweat, snot, and stubble make us recoil? A calm look at disgust, hygiene, and acceptance—argued from both sides, with no “winner.”
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