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The 2023 Ig Nobel Prizes, Part 2

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The Role and Importance of Nose Hairs

This chapter explores the purpose and significance of nose hairs, discussing their role as air filters and the prevention of particles from reaching the lungs. It also examines the correlation between nasal hair density and the prevention of asthma, as well as the cultural perception of nose hair. The chapter concludes by addressing the growth of nose and ear hair with age and the caution against plucking nose hairs.

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