stackyFACTSMen being thick-skinned is not just an emotional metaphor; it is a literal biological trait. Due to testosterone, male dermal layers are roughly a quarter thicker and significantly tougher. It is a rugged evolutionary armor that mostly just leads to terrible skincare routines.
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