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The Strange Origins of Popular Superstitions

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God Bless You When You Sneeze

In the sixth century, there was a plague that included chronic sneezing. Pope gregory the great said people should say god bless you to defend themselves against all these sneezed out particles. A version of this practice could also be seen during the black death in europe. There's been a widely held belief that when you sneeze, your heart s at that moment. But no, your heart does not stop during a sneeze. And why don't we ever sneeze while we sleep? Well, there's a reason for this. Once a sneezy begins, it's impossible to stop it. You cannot prevent it. It's a total reflex

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