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Emily Woods

Can the 'manosphere' be transformed for good?

A boy punches his jaw while waiting for the school bus, following an online trend known as "bonesmashing".

Designed to change facial structure by causing microfractures, the disturbing internet craze has gained popularity due to male influencers promoting "looksmaxxing".

It's an online subculture originating from the manosphere and specifically targets vulnerable young men.

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