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Manosphere's "Testosterone Fever" and Military Troops Discussed

This item discusses the "manosphere's testosterone fever" and its potential impact on military troops, referencing a "High-T Department of War." It also mentions "Optimizer," a newsletter from The Verge that covers gadgets and technology, including AI, cybersecurity, and open-source topics. The item includes a photo credit to Andrew Harnik/Getty Images. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses fringe online communities and their perceived influence, lacking concrete news or verifiable claims.

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Manosphere's "Testosterone Fever" and Military Troops Discussed

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