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    Why are earwigs called earwigs when they don't involve ears?

    Question #82460. Asked by bbsmith. (Jun 25 07 10:06 AM)


    smartie806

    		"The name earwig comes from the idea that earwigs burrow into the brains of humans through the ear and therein lay their eggs," even though that idea is not correct.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earwig

    Jun 25 07, 10:22 AM

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