Ever notice that some people have a tiny hole above their ears? Well, the condition actually has a name.

The small segment of the population that is born with these tiny holes anywhere around their external ears have a condition called preauricular sinus.

According to Business Insider, evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin said these holes may be an evolutionary remnant of fish gills.

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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