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Why do paper cuts hurt so much?

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Published: 11/09/2010 5:09 pm

Updated: 11/09/2010 5:10 pm

Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - Why do paper cuts hurt so much? Did you know it's not the size of the cut that makes it hurt, it's the location.

Doctors say the tiniest injuries - from paper cuts to stubbing a pinky toe - can bring the biggest pain. It's all about where the nerves are, and fingertips and toes are highly saturated with nerve endings.

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