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While some extra deodorant swipes can feel like a necessity during these sweltering temps, there’s one group that’s not really sweating it. Social media is heating up over why Asians don’t ...
The non-functional ABCC11 allele is predominant among East Asians (80–95%), but very low among European and African populations (0–3%). [6] Most of the world's population has the gene that codes for the wet-type earwax and average body odor; however, East Asians are more likely to inherit the allele associated with the dry-type earwax and a ...
Some people may carry a gene variation that helps them avoid body odor.
Like many Asian people, Koreans observe points of etiquette related to local forms of Buddhism. Shown here is the Buddha statue at Seokguram Grotto, a National Treasure of South Korea. The number 4 is considered unlucky, so gifts should not be given in multiples of 4. Giving 7 of an item is considered lucky. [25]
Various companies are playing on the insecurity of consumers to sell them “whole body” deodorants, writes Bill Carter, who says they shouldn’t take the bait.
Practitioners of Korean shamanism are usually female, though male shamans do exist as well. [27] Korean shamans of either gender can be called mudang or mansin, while paksu is a term only for a male shaman. [27] The two main ways one becomes a shaman are either hereditarily, or by suffering through mubyŏng ("spirit possession sickness").
Wear clean, breathable clothes. Outfits made from fabrics including cotton, silk or linen make you less likely to sweat and less likely to develop moist areas that welcome bacteria. This article ...
Koreans in Africa form a very small population, estimated at only 9,200 people in 2005, with almost half of these living in South Africa. South Korean nationals can be found in 49 countries of Africa , including the continent and its surrounding islands; they have established schools in 19 of those countries. [ 1 ]