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1. Ask the doctor. While I was getting my teeth cleaned, the dental hygienists asked me about my heart condition. She seemed surprised when I told her I had a healthy heart, because she said I had creases on both my earlobes. Is this an urban legend, or is it something I should be worried about?
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