why does black pepper make one sneeze?
By joshdale08
@joshdale08 (2320)
Philippines
December 18, 2006 5:27am CST
really, i wonder. how come cream of tartar, or ground nutmeg or baking soda won't make me sneeze?
3 responses
@coolcager (496)
• Costa Rica
20 Dec 06
because black pepper is like a stone but soft. and can tickle or scratch or irritate the upper part of your nose thats why you sneeze. put me in your best response please hehe.
@joshdale08 (2320)
• Philippines
26 Dec 06
could be. i pesonally don't really know why. everyime i use it in my cooking, i always sneeze. you could be right!
@joshdale08 (2320)
• Philippines
30 Dec 06
maybe. anything is possible, really. thanks for dropping by!
@music2myears (1802)
• United States
20 Dec 06
I am guessing that the chemical components in black peper make up a special acid when it goes into your nose, making you sneeze.
@joshdale08 (2320)
• Philippines
26 Dec 06
could be, also. i'm really not sure myself. but thanks for your response, though!
