A growing trend among Gen Z, dubbed 'tan maxing,' glorifies intense sun exposure for aesthetic tanning, often rejecting sunscreen due to misinformation and distrust in science, despite rising skin cancer risks. The episode explores this cultural shift through personal anecdotes, historica
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