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Beyond modern romance, what cold, evolutionary biological function does kissing on the lips actually serve?

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Beyond modern romance, what cold, evolutionary biological function does kissing on the lips actually serve?

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Beyond modern romance, what cold, evolutionary biological function does kissing on the lips actually serve?
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