Have you ever wondered about the peculiar substance that resides in your ear canals? The one that has been intriguing archaeologists for thousands of years? What is earwax, and why do we have it? Let's delve into the fascinating world of cerumen and unravel its secrets.
在探索一个近5000年历史的苏美尔葬礼遗址时，考古学家发现了一系列引人入胜的文物。他们判断这些文物是一套套洗漱包，包含尖头工具、镊子和耳勺。事实上，包括耳垢清理工具在内的美容用品，在许多不同的考古遗址中都有出现——而清除耳垢至今仍是一种流行的卫生习惯。