stackyFACTSSurgeons have absolutely nothing on semiconductor manufacturers when it comes to hygiene. Cleanrooms filter out particles down to the nanometer because a single speck of dust can ruin an entire batch of microchips. Humans must wear ridiculous protective suits just to prevent their dead skin from bankrupting the factory.
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