[Seany (OP)]

Saw this on tv today! Our sneeze has a speed of up to 100mph! Is it true?

[Karen W.]

Thats about what I recall also!

[Nobody's Confidant]

Impossible for anyone in front of you to dodge...so be sure to cover your mouth and nose!

[neilep]

....also....the reason why ewe always shut your eyes when sneezing is because they would pop out if ewe kept them open !! []

[Karen W.]

LOL Never hold your breath.. that can actually be harmful as I understand it! At least thats what I understand!

[Seany (OP)]

....also....the reason why ewe always shut your eyes when sneezing is because they would pop out if ewe kept them open !! []

Ahh.. So it's a natural act of defence?

[Seany (OP)]

But I mean..  Is the 100mph thing true?

[Karen W.]

I think it is pretty accurate!

[rosalind dna]

I have heard that when you sneeze, the reason for closing your eyes
is to do with the muscles around your sinuses and eyelids. I have tried
to sneeze with my eyes open. To no success of course.

[stana]

so if i kept my eyes open, using force, would they pop out?

Feel sorry for the guy tha first figured that one out []

[HeLa]

Lol, me too. Of course, I wonder if anyone has actually successfully been able to sneeze with their eyes open? I remember one very bored afternoon trying to do it as a kid..no luck whatsoever, and I was creative!

Why does looking upwards help you stop a sneeze from occuring?