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Wow, I Didn't Know That! - Sneezing

Alabama Public Radio

Published July 11, 2007 at 8:59 AM CDT

By Pamela Tran, Alabama Public Radio

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wual/local-wual-606090.mp3

Tuscaloosa, AL – Did you know that sneezing is also known as ''sternutation?'' It used to be considered as the body's method of expelling evil spirits, and thus the response ''God Bless You!'' Alabama Public Radio's Pamela Tran tells us what she "nose" about sneezes.

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