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« on: 23/03/2007 18:20:15 »
Why do we have it? And why do some people have it in excess?
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« Reply #1 on: 23/03/2007 18:46:14 »
I believe it's a natural insect repellent !...those who have it in abundance  are those poor individuals with that sad condition   ' Stickacandleinmyearitis'...it's a shame !!


but lets hope a passing ear wax expert calls in to answer your great questions rationally !!
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« Reply #2 on: 23/03/2007 18:58:24 »
Quote from: neilep on 23/03/2007 18:46:14
I believe it's a natural insect repellent !...those who have it in abundance  are those poor individuals with that sad condition   ' Stickacandleinmyearitis'...it's a shame !!


but lets hope a passing ear wax expert calls in to answer your great questions rationally !!

would you happen to have a photo of someone suffering from Stickacandleinmyearitis?
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« Reply #3 on: 23/03/2007 19:15:38 »
Quote from: paul.fr on 23/03/2007 18:58:24
Quote from: neilep on 23/03/2007 18:46:14
I believe it's a natural insect repellent !...those who have it in abundance  are those poor individuals with that sad condition   ' Stickacandleinmyearitis'...it's a shame !!


but lets hope a passing ear wax expert calls in to answer your great questions rationally !!

would you happen to have a photo of someone suffering from Stickacandleinmyearitis?

*le sigh*

..........an advanced case ...........

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« Reply #4 on: 23/03/2007 19:19:47 »
Quote from: neilep on 23/03/2007 19:15:38
Quote from: paul.fr on 23/03/2007 18:58:24
Quote from: neilep on 23/03/2007 18:46:14
I believe it's a natural insect repellent !...those who have it in abundance  are those poor individuals with that sad condition   ' Stickacandleinmyearitis'...it's a shame !!


but lets hope a passing ear wax expert calls in to answer your great questions rationally !!

would you happen to have a photo of someone suffering from Stickacandleinmyearitis?

*le sigh*

..........an advanced case ...........



Good job it's not in the other ear!
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    « Reply #5 on: 23/03/2007 19:54:36 »
    It's actually coming out of that ear !!  [;)]
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    « Reply #6 on: 24/03/2007 09:21:26 »
    I knew he was going to say that! LOL
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