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Why do nose and ears hairs grow longer as we age?
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Categories: Human Body.

Reply	l3irus says: To filter out tiny dirt particles. For hygenic purposes. You wouldn't want your Ear drums or you lungs filled with dust and dirt would you? :) It is necessary to clean them at some point, even though not in public. (no votes) Tags: Age, ears, nose, hair.
	posted on 2011-05-10 12:41:27 \| Report abuse

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