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It was only at the age of 50-something that I found out that my ability to move my eyebrows independently is not a general population thing. Amaze! Also FWIW I can wiggle both my ears, and independently too. Is there a way to make money from this ?

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There probably is a way to make money off this, but while doing so I’m thinking you also would be selling some dignity along with it.

Isn't that true of more work than any of us care to admit ?

Now more than ever.

I generally just short my dignity.

who do you find to take the long position opposite you? Your mum?

> you also would be selling some dignity

And there's a very large uncanny valley to cross until you become a respected comedian like Rowan Atkinson ...

Huh, how is it not a general population thing? To raise an eyebrow is a common expression

I think he means alternating raised eyebrow. Raising my left eyebrow is easy but my right requires some significant contortion of my face to achieve.

A quick googling reveals: "About a third of all people can raise one eyebrow: left or right. [..] But the ability to raise both eyebrows separately is much rarer. If you're not among them, that's because you cannot yet control and move the corresponding muscles."

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