The mah song are specially chosen to shift evil from individuals and bring good luck to the community, and it is claimed that they feel no pain as they march around Phuket Town in a trance for two hours, "possessed" by the purifying spirits of the Nine Emperor Gods, who they believe will protect them from any harm or scarring.

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In the press release, the company made no notice of rising oil prices, as consumers feel the pain at the pump.

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Although I could feel the surgery, it did not hurt, as the brain feels no pain.

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