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Study discovers that ear muscles wiggle to help people listen better
The muscles helped change the shape of the pinna, or the shell of the ear, funneling sound to the eardrums. The post Study ...
Ear muscle we thought humans didn't use—except for wiggling our ears—activates during focused listening
If you can wiggle your ears, you can use muscles that helped our distant ancestors listen closely. These auricular muscles helped change the shape of the pinna, or the shell of the ear, funneling ...
Most humans haven’t moved these muscles in 25 million years
“The exact reason these became vestigial is difficult to tell, as our ancestors lost this ability about 25 million years ago, ...
Is Your Ponytail Ruining Your Hair? 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid
If you regularly wear a tight ponytail or braid over a long period of time, the recurring pressure and stress at the root of ...