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Originally Posted by RWebb
big Arab?
it is thought that peoples with large noses have evolved that b/c they live in arid areas (hot deserts for the Arabs), and all very cold areas are arid b/c the cold air just cannot hold much water vapor
the big nose helps retain more water vapor - so less water loss
the big nose has nuthin' on the nasal tubercles of the Kangaroo rat of course...
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Unless of course it's a grog blossom.
For those not familiar, grog blossom is kinda funny reading if you look it up.
Basically a big bulbous red nose sometimes accompanied by red blotches on the face from an excess intake of grog.
Ever see a total drunk with a WC Fields type of nose? that's a grog blossom.