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Why do humans have earlobes?

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Human earlobes really have no practical function they are a "leftover" of human evolution, but earlobes have procreational usage if you like earings and gauging...

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Earlobes are thought to be a remnant of ear muscles that humans no longer need. They don't serve a specific function, but they do vary in size and shape among individuals.

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