For years we’ve all been using Q-Tips to burrow down in our ears and give ... you may be looking at that box of cotton swabs ...

but the Q-Tips box clearly says that the swabs should not be used for this purpose. This warning has been ignored for decades and people continue to stick Q-Tips in their ears to remove ear wax.

but the Q-Tips box clearly says that the swabs should not be used for this purpose. This warning has been ignored for decades and people continue to stick Q-Tips in their ears to remove ear wax.

Most people have them tucked away in their bathroom cabinets, but beyond that, Q-tips aren't usually given much thought. Yet, some social media users have recently found themselves puzzled over ...