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The Mystery Is over: Science Finally Explains Why You Sneeze without Control when You Look at the Sun

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It has happened to all of us at some point: coming out of a dark place and suddenly looking at the sun, sneezing. Why is this happening? Science has called it a "sneezing photo reflex", although it is popularly known as a "sneezing sun syndrome." This is a very common phenomenon and, in certain circumstances, may represent a real risk. However, scientists have not yet been able to determine the cause behind this reflection.In the mid-20th centur…
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It has happened to all of us at some point: coming out of a dark place and suddenly looking at the sun, sneezing. Why is this happening? Science has called it a "sneezing photo reflex", although it is popularly known as a "sneezing sun syndrome." This is a very common phenomenon and, in certain circumstances, may represent a real risk. However, scientists have not yet been able to determine the cause behind this reflection.In the mid-20th centur…

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OKDIARIO broke the news in on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
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