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Why does the Sun make me sneeze?

Post 1

Researcher 198185

Is it just me or does looking at a bright Sun make you sneeze?


Why does the Sun make me sneeze?

Post 2

NMcCoy (attempting to standardize my username across the Internet. Formerly known as Twinkle.)

http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/aug97/865380242.Me.r.html


Why does the Sun make me sneeze?

Post 3

Researcher 198185

Thanks for that very enlightening link!
So it is not just me then!


Why does the Sun make me sneeze?

Post 4

Researcher 198185

One thing struck me from that reading that link - there was an opinion that sun sneezing had no beneficial effect - I wonder if it is another automatic safety feature response to avoid blinding yourself looking at bright lights?


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