What In The World Is THAT?

United States
February 18, 2017 9:09am CST
By now, you probably know that I enjoy sharing words with you, that I find interesting. Well, here’s a new word that will have you wondering! Actually its two words: “sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.” What in the world is that, you may wonder? And think about this! You may actually have experienced it! I know I have. Well, the “common name” for it is “brain freeze.” Supposedly the term “brain freeze” was invented by 7-Eleven for the PAIN that happens when you drink a Slurpee too fast. So the medical community gave it a medical name. Have you ever suffered from “brain freeze,” from drinking or eating something cold too quickly?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381976)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 17
That's a very long name for 'brain freeze' isn't it? And much more difficult to say.
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Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
19 Feb 17
I know. I just happened to come across the term this morning.
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Bhem
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
18 Feb 17
I never know this not until today. Thanks for sharing. Yes, tried it many times. And it hurts. Lol.
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Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
18 Feb 17
It's quite a bad PAIN when it happens. I remember it well.
John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Feb 17
Yes. I think most of us have when we were kids.
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Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
18 Feb 17
Yes, it hasn't happened to me for a long time, but I do remember it.
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