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A finding that masking may reduce brain function explains so much of what we’ve experienced the past few years.

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Another story about the dangers of wearing a face mask, full of "coulds" and "mights" cause brain damage. Yikes! Did anyone tell all those surgeons who wear one every time they have to breathe over your exposed innards- you know, cause they might or could sneeze that might or could have germs. I hope you don't have the same issue with washing your hands, even when you don't leave anything visible behind.

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I've been giving myself a symbolic lick of fingers after touching door handles in public spaces for years. Symbolic, but also literal. Haven't had a cold or flu in years. My sample size is small, but my team has chosen the sample well. As for masks, they're in the world at large for purely comic effect. I enjoy the whole show, the whole, how you say it...comedia. Many thanks to everyone. It wouldn't be this funny if you all didn't take it so seriously.

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Nitpick: The Substack app and email versions of this newsletter don’t give bios for the authors of the mask piece (I haven’t looked on desktop). I infer that they’re scientists or medical professionals (and not Tablet staff or regular columnists) but this is one case where readers would benefit from seeing the writers’ credentials. Thanks for listening. (Well, reading)

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