Outie belly buttons are usually the result of normal variations in how the umbilical cord heals. The belly button is essentially a scar; some people have an inward scar (an "innie") and others develop a slight outward bulge (an "outie"). A couple of medical conditions can lead to an outie belly button. More @Wikipedia
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