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Why news anchors may be wearing shorts

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Since the camera only ever captures them from the chest up, respected journalists completely abandon formality below the waist. The individual delivering devastating international reports with a somber face is very likely wearing comfortable athletic shorts and fuzzy slippers completely hidden behind the mahogany desk.

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