Have you heard when they say that over time the nose and ears grow? Not only is it not a legend, but both the nose and the ears are two traits that continue to grow throughout life.

Why does this happen? For various reasons!

According to a study done by German scientists, if you notice the outer part of a baby's ear, it is larger in proportion to his body and their growth linearly stops when the child turns 8 or 10 years old. It is said that at the age of 85, the ears reach their maximum size.

However, the growth of ears from time to time in humans is so minimal that it is difficult to notice with the naked eye. Another explanation given for their growth is related to the elasticity of the skin that is lost over time. The ears start to sag and enlarge even more if you have been using heavy earrings for a long time. 

As for the nose, it does not lag behind either. According to another study, the human nose grows with age, but not all. The volume of the nose increases from childhood to old age, while its tip decreases with age. Also, if you thought men had bigger noses than women, you are right. This is because men have more muscle mass which requires more oxygen to grow and maintain muscle tissue. Therefore, their large nose has the power to absorb and transport more oxygen into the bloodstream to supply and distribute further through the muscles.

Source: Bright Side