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Do You Know Why We Have a Dent Right Under Our Nose?

saw2207 @saw2207 (1359) • United States 21 Jun 09

We have eyes to see with eyelashes to protect, a nose with hair inside to keep stuff from blocking it passages . . so why then is there a dent under most peoples noses? This dent is called the "Philtrum" and it runs from under...

dent above upper lip

dent under nose

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Be kind to your philtrum

gantwick @gantwick (849) • United States 23 May 08

Scientists don't seem to know its specific purpose, but since everyone has one, I think it would be a good idea to take good care of one's philtrum. I wash mine every day. What do you do?

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