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Practical Tool:
In various cultures, the long little fingernail has been used as a multifunctional tool. For example, in Turkey, it was used to open cigarette wrappers, while in other places it was used to open bags or packages.
Modern and Aesthetic Influences:
More recently, especially during the 1970s, the long pinky nail became associated with certain lifestyles and subcultures. Some used it as a tool for consuming certain substances, while others adopted it as a fashion statement or cultural identity.
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