Earwax Earwax Earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a gray, orange, or yellowish waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection against bacteria, fungi, insects, and water. Earwax consists of shed skin cells, hair, and the secretions of the ceruminous and sebaceous glands of the outside ear canal. Major components of earwax are long chain fatty acids, both saturated and unsaturated, alcohols, squalene, and cholesterol. Excess or compacted cerumen can press against the eardrum or
Through the Looking Glass and What Walter Found There Peter gives a slight smile then returns his attention to Walter. A few seconds later, he looks back up down the aisle and sees the world the way the Observers see it, machine-like and devoid of most colors. His eyes widen in surprise as the episode ends. "Through the Looking Glass and What Walter Found There" was written by co-executive producer David Fury, while being directed by "24" vet Jon Cassar. The title is a reference to Lewis Carrol's 1871 work "Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There", better known by its shortened title "Through the Looking Glass".