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A body secretion, ear wax is something most of us deal with in the privacy of our rooms. Yet it holds a lot of secrets. For instance, researchers have found that it had been used as lip balm and salve for puncture wounds, according to the BBC. It can also be used to diagnose conditions and measure the build up of pollutants in the body. Interestingly, Asian and non-Asian ears produce different types of wax, with Caucasian earwax having more amounts of odorous compounds. This could be an initial step in detecting disease.
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