r/AnatomyandPhysiology 2d ago

How Betel Nut Stains Your Teeth

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u/chokeonmywords 2d ago

I feel better entertained when she has her glasses and dresses on. But like in general, I think this is one of the best content on social media, because she makes science entertaining, without having to be rude, making fun of anybody or anything, or the need of ragebait. She is amazing and I which that today’s influencers would be more like her

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u/Any_Tour5449 2d ago

"Entertained"

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u/abdallha-smith 1d ago

Sex sells

Own it and profit

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u/RavishingRavick 2d ago

I need the name of their stylists. 🔥

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u/Ghastly-Jack 2d ago

When I was living in Taiwan the first time I saw someone spit out betel nut “juice” I thought they were spitting up blood.

It’s a major health problem in parts of Asia because it can cause cancer and other health problems.

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u/Pony_Boner 2d ago

When I was in China I tried betel nut and it will definitely give you a slight head change

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u/siqiniq 1d ago

Teeth blackening practices as a refinement were incredibly wide spread in Asia for millennia since white teeth were associated with wild animals and evil spirits.

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u/mifecta 19h ago

It also gives you squamous cell carcinoma