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Question
I have a strange habit of pulling hairs out of my body. Sometimes they are loose hairs and sometimes I actually rip them out. Is this forbidden on Shabbat? What about killing tiny bugs in the house?
Answer
Both are problematic on Shabbat and should be avoided.

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