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June 21, 2009, 12:59 pm
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The Philtrum is the little dent almost everyone has right under their nose. Question is why do we have one? Does it serve any real function? Honestly I think we look better with one but I can't seem to see any reason for it.

Some folklore teaches that this is an indent left by the finger of God in the womb to shush the baby before he is born to keep him from speaking of heaven.

I don't know what the official reason is but it sure makes a nice spot to leave a kiss on a beautiful woman! I really think it has something to do with the mobility of our lips.

I must say, I like Lacy's version better. I can't imagine trying to kiss someone there; well I am trying, but can't quite grasp the concept. Lol.

I'm a practical kind of guy. You can ask my wife as to who I think gave a better answer. I have found a version of what lacy wrote quoted from the Talmud. Never read it there for myself though.

lacy I have heard that too but I heard a different story, it was because if the child spoke then the devil could hear the child before it went to parents (and in turn was innocent). Very odd so many stories for the hush spot. :)

One of the cutest pictures I've ever seen is a little girl with her head covered by what looks like a towel and she's doing the "hush" sign. She is adorable. I don't know why it's there either but it has to have some sort of a function.

These are very nice and odd stories. I have never even heard about the philtrum before today, when I get up I will check the mirror to see if I have one.