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December 7, 2004
Don't smile too much
Or the US State Department may not give you a Visa.
- The State Department frowns on toothy smiles, which apparently are classified as unusual or unnatural expressions. According to the Bureau of Consular Affairs, smiling distorts facial features.
Officials say smiling can change facial features so much that facial-recognition software would think the passport or person weren't the real deal.
Posted by gleff at December 7, 2004 4:50 AM
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