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Kayt Sukel

May 28, 2020

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Why You’re So Tempted To Do Something Stupid During Quarantine

Micro-risks like giving yourself bangs could be soothing your brain

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Since stay-at-home orders have been put into effect, some of my usually-risk-averse friends and online acquaintances have been doing the weirdest things.

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