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Our cautious ancestors, when yawning, blocked the way to the entrance of evil spirits by putting their hands before their mouths. we find a reason for the gesture in the delicacy of manner which forbids an indecent exposure.
-George H. Mead
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Our Cautious Ancestors, When Yawning, Blocked The

George H. Mead
Our cautious ancestors, when yawning, blocked the way to the entrance of evil spirits by putting their hands before their mouths. we find a reason for the gesture in the delicacy of manner which forbids an indecent exposure.
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