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New research shows that native South Americans may have helped populate Polynesia 800 years ago. Why are men less likely to wear masks, does wearing a mask make you more attractive, and can we use that reasoning to persuade more people to wear them? And the dogecoin is back in earnest thanks to a new trend on TikTok.
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South Americans may have traveled to Polynesia 800 years ago (Science News)

Some Polynesians Carry Native American DNA, Study Finds (NY Times)

Does Wearing a Mask Make You Look Hot? (GQ)

Many men dislike coronavirus masks. How can we change that? (LA Times)

Experts: A mask cuts your coronavirus risk by 65% (Futurity) 
Bill Nye (@billnye) Official TikTok

TikTok Takes on Crypto With Dogecoin Soaring 40% in 24 Hours (Bloomberg)

Such Weird: The Founders of Dogecoin See the Meme Currency's Tipping Point (Motherboard)

Dogecoin (Know Your Meme)

TikTok deleted 49 million 'rule-breaking' videos (BBC)
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