Stifling a sneeze can cause harm, including ruptured eardrums and increased risk of sinus or ear infections. However, the urban legends of brain aneurysms and popped eyeballs are not true. It’s best to sneeze into a tissue or elbow to avoid spreading germs. Next time you feel the urge to stifle a sneeze, you might […]
Saying “Bless you” after someone sneezes is a reflexive action based on centuries of religion, tradition, and superstition. It is believed to prevent evil spirits from entering the body and ward off diseases. The German “Gesundheit” entered American vernacular through immigration. For many people, saying “Bless you” or “Gesundheit” after someone else sneezes is a […]
