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EPISODE · Oct 30, 2011 · 4 MIN

Do humans have whiskers?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

Many people across the world are able to grow moustaches and beards, but are these the same as whiskers? Find out in this hirsute QotW. Plus, we ask if eyes overcompensate when wearing sunglasses. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Many people across the world are able to grow moustaches and beards, but are these the same as whiskers? Find out in this hirsute QotW. Plus, we ask if eyes overcompensate when wearing sunglasses. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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