Lashes trap debris and dirt, preventing it from coming in contact with our eyes, which could cause injuries.

睫毛能够阻止灰尘及异物进入眼睛，从而损伤眼睛。

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Moffett has often called attention to the fact that the Mississippi River has been flowing down the center of our country for 60 million years and dumping sediment into the Gulf all the while, ultimately creating mounds and valleys that could trap debris that was eventually turned into oil and gas.

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