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Why does looking towards the sun make most people (including myself) sneeze?

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WinNewBoobs · 24/05/2007 00:48

Does anyone know the answer to the above question please??

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jampot · 24/05/2007 00:55

its due to the dilation of the pupil when looking into a bright light, the rapid dilation increases blood flow to the nasal passage and thereby increasing its sensitivity . we sneeze as a direct result of that

not really its a load of bo**x

Chandra · 24/05/2007 00:58

PMSL Jampot and I was here thinking somebody had just explained one of the deepest biological mysteries.

jampot · 24/05/2007 01:01

this chap knows

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