[Offbeat]: The Tao of Ear Cleaning
It started in Sichuan. Uncontent with the long-pinky-finger method, one of our ancestors invented an eight-piece toolset designed to get all up in there, scooping and tickling out the ear wax. It’s a tradition that lives on today across the country, and of course, Shanghai has it. But why? Why not ask a medical professional to unblock your ear? The reason is simple: cai er, or ear-picking, is so much more comfortable and quicker. The medical removal of the buildup and blockages in the ears involves wax softening drops and a one-two day wait. The practitioner then...
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