The Facts on Sneezing
Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on August 30, 2022
Question 1/10
Which is not a reason people sneeze?
- Looking at bright light
- Eating a big meal
- Having a nightmare
- Rebooting your nose
Question 2/10
"Achoo!" is the sound of a sneeze heard 'round the world.
- True
- False
Question 3/10
Which Thomas Edison patent is associated with sneezing?
- Phonograph
- Dictaphone
- Kinetoscope
Question 4/10
A spray of dead nasal skin cells is fired off when you sneeze.
- True
- False
Question 5/10
Responding to a sneeze with "God bless you" has its roots in:
- Religion
- Superstition
- Both
Question 6/10
You're more likely to sneeze right after sex than while dreaming about it.
- True
- False
Question 7/10
Which is fastest?
- A cheetah
- A sneeze
- Usain Bolt
Question 8/10
What's the right thing to do when you feel a sneeze coming on?
- Pinch your nose shut
- Bury your nose in your elbow
- Cover your nose and mouth with your hand
Question 9/10
The spray shooting from your mouth and nose when you sneeze is most like:
- A shower
- A cloud
- An engine backfire
Question 10/10
Which of these underwater creatures sneezes?
- Clam
- Sponge
- Puffer fish