Pirates believed that piercing the ears with such precious metals as silver and gold improved one's eyesight.
131
Flies are deaf.
379
Only 10-20% of the population can wiggle their ears and raise one eyebrow.
22
Your ears secrete more earwax when you are afraid than when you aren't.
229
You can alleviate a tickly throat by scratching your ear.
9
The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
40
Pain occurs when sounds are above 130 db.
124
You can hear the blood flowing through your ears if you find a quiet place and cover them tightly.
17