stackyFACTSThe infamous Adam's apple is nothing more than the thyroid cartilage aggressively jutting out from your neck. This thick, shield-like plate wraps around the larynx to protect the incredibly delicate vocal cords, naturally growing sharper and far more prominent in men due to developmental hormones.
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