Re:Poor evidence that Q-tips are harmful
by latchkey on Tuesday December 08, 2020 @06:08PM
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Given the proximity of China to Vietnam, pretty much anything that comes from China is also done in Vietnam. ;-) Who started it is always up for debate as a favorite pastime.
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20181029-in-china-chengdus-p...
I suspect whether you have liquid or solid earwax (genetics) makes a huge difference.
Every Japanese shop sells bamboo or plastic earpicks (and more exotic materials like titanium) designed to scoop out the gunk from your ears.
And then you have these French cotton buds that have a small flexible spoon-like end on one side:
https://www.quies.com/product/otospoon-dual-action-earwax-re...