Everyday Mysteries: Why Does Pepper Make You Sneeze?

Everyday Mysteries: Why Does Pepper Make You Sneeze?: Short answer: “Because the chemical piperine, an irritant, gets into the nose.” This article explains the science behind pepper (the spice) and sneezing. Also includes pepper facts, related Web sites, and suggested reading. From the Library of Congress Science Reference Services. (citation from LII.org)

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