• Question: Why Can We Not Sneeze With Our Eyes Open?

    Asked by lighteelikekimboo to Amy, Karen, Sarah, Vijay, Will on 18 Jun 2012. This question was also asked by vikki.
    • Photo: Sarah Martin

      Sarah Martin answered on 18 Jun 2012:

      Hi lighteelikekimboo! When we sneeze, all the muscles in our face contract. Try this as an experiment: contract all the muscles on your forehead, cheeks, mouth and eyes. Did your eyes stay open? It’s really hard to keep them open, right? Same with a sneeze!

      🙂 Sarah

    • Photo: Will Reynolds

      Will Reynolds answered on 18 Jun 2012:

      My nan always told me it was because our eyes would fall out!

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