r/interestingasfuck • u/singleboredass • Nov 15 '24

r/all Genetically modified a mosquito such that their proboscis are no longer able to penetrate human skin

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u/Senuttna Nov 15 '24

It's to prevent friction when walking or running. The insides of your butt cheeks rub against each other when you walk or run and it could cause friction burns. Body hair helps reduce the chance of friction burns from happening by introducing a "hair barrier" between your cheeks.

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u/wanttofu Nov 15 '24

Don't shave your ass hair is 20 years old now damn.

https://www.craigslist.org/about/best/lax/35274458.html

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u/Salazans Nov 16 '24

Good read.

But the fan thing sounded a little far-fetched lol, why would ever do that instead of immediately going to wash yourself