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![TIL that many Asians wear surgical masks not only to stop viruses from spreading, but also because women want to avoid having to put on make-up before hitting the streets. Pop stars, TIL that many Asians wear surgical masks not only to stop viruses from spreading, but also because women want to avoid having to put on make-up before hitting the streets. Pop stars,](https://external-preview.redd.it/W92wKMJ3zrAb5299-ioqSCFkni6Hat6E91YguF7NfUY.jpg?auto=webp&s=363b404c267db5274c73b95820c201be081f63a0)
TIL that many Asians wear surgical masks not only to stop viruses from spreading, but also because women want to avoid having to put on make-up before hitting the streets. Pop stars,
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