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Seems everyone these days is giving the thumbs-up, no matter the circumstances. Where did this hand gesture begin and why can't we stop flashing the thumbs-up?
Seems everyone these days is giving the thumbs-up, no matter the circumstances. Where did this hand gesture begin and why can't we stop flashing the thumbs-up?
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