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In Ancient Greece, one explanation for sneezing was that it was a way of 'purging the brain of superfluities' and that 'sick persons as cannot sneeze die quickly, because it is a sign the brain is wholly stuffed with evil humours, which cannot be purged.'. Which famous philosopher proposed this explanation? |
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The Ancient Greeks had a wide range of superstitions associated with sneezing. Which of the following was NOT one of these? |
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In which European country did there once exist a belief that a newborn infant was under the influence of fairy spells until it sneezed? |
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There is an English rhyme which denotes what will happen when you sneeze on certain days of the week. What will happen if you sneeze on Tuesday? |
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In Japan, what does it mean if you sneeze once? |
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According to Chinese superstition, a sneeze on New Year's Eve is a sign of bad luck for the year to come. If you do happen to sneeze then, is there any way to avoid this terrible fate? |
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What is the common response to another person's sneeze in Iceland? |
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Not all suspect sneezing stories have been consigned to history. One such story is that it is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. Is this true or false? |
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One urban legend that remains is that sneezing affects your heart in some way. Which of the following is the most common misconception? |
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Can sneezing damage your hearing? |
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