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hawk_
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But why not chew on hair directly?
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adiabatichottub
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Because you'll get a bezoar (hairball).
majkinetor
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Not if you drink coca cola, which is even listed in medical books as a way to disolve it. You might get IR though :)
drivers99
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What's IR?
adiabatichottub
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I think GP is referring to Insulin Resistance
adiabatichottub
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Which would neutralize the effect of the hair on your teeth! I guess there's no free lunch. ;)
hawk_
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I don't think there's a need to consume it, this looks like a topical application.
fainpul
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Coca cola is also good at dissolving teeth - makes it quite counterproductive.
hawk_
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Which you then spit out like chewed up gum.
EasyMark
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no one said to swallow it silly!
amelius
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I can see flossing with it, but chewing?
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