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[–] waitmarks@lemmy.world 36 points 2 years ago (6 children)

That is actually why they are called earwigs, its an old english word that’s describing the shape of their wings which kind of looks like a human ear.

[–] june@lemmy.world 23 points 2 years ago (3 children)

So you’re telling me it’s NOT because they like to crawl into your ears while you’re asleep?

[–] meanmon13@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

This is blowing my mind right now... Those things gave me nightmares as a kid thinking they crawl into people's ears...

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