Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are calcified deposits that form in the crevices of the palatine tonsils, composed of trapped food, bacteria, and mucus that harden over time
Smoking is also known to weaken the immune response, making it challenging for the body to fight off cancer cells
It smells sharp and medicinal on me for the first hour or two
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they show time passing, patience burning, and moments that end too soon yet linger in memory