The automatic eye-closing reflex during a sneeze protects your eyes and involves a complex neurological mechanism.

It's a rumour that has circulated in playgrounds around the world for years. So, if you sneeze with your eyes open, will they really pop out of your head? Dr David Huston, a professor of medicine at ...

She showcased eyeballs of steel. A Brazilian TikTok influencer both revulsed and impressed viewers after mastering the art of sneezing with her eyes open — and not causing her peepers to pop out. A ...

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I don't know about you, but there's nothing worse than trying to sneeze and missing your opportunity. Maybe you've noticed that even if you lose that sneeze, your eyes naturally start to scrunch ...

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Aaaaa-choo! While your first thought may be to say “Gesundheit!” your second might be to ask: “Where did that sneeze come from?” Sneezing is a phenomenon that occurs in both people and animals. It ...