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Girls Following Tips From Newspaper Editors Adjust Razors For Close Shaves

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99%11NEAR MISSESExact Match!
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42%4 Rock group known for songs like 'Girls, Girls, Girls'
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38%8 Associated with smooth and close shaves
noun

• United States inventor and manufacturer who developed the safety razor (1855-1932)

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