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Why Do We Sneeze?

Posted August 15, 2012 7:32 AM

From National Geographic News:

Sure, they blast out germs and other unwanted intruders, but sneezes have another, just discovered purpose, a new study says.

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08/15/2012 9:54 AM

Why do we sneeze?

To blow out the nose goblins, of course.

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08/18/2012 3:42 AM

So we can deal fashionably with snuff (well, once upon a time, anyway).

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