We’ve all been there. That tickle in your nose hits during a quiet meeting, a formal dinner, or maybe a first date. Your body screams “SNEEZE!” but social etiquette whispers “don’t you dare.” So you ...

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Holding in a sneeze can cause a ruptured eardrum and other complications. A suppressed sneeze might lead to fractures or subcutaneous emphysema. Sneezing helps remove allergens and irritants from your ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do we sneeze? – Naomi, 9, San Francisco, ...