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"Sneezing can also be triggered by a sudden exposure to a brilliant light, a somewhat full stomach, and rapid changes in the climate or temperatures. This is something that I can relate too. Do you ever sneeze right after eating a meal? where there is exposure to some bright light, I will always sneeze. Does your heart really stop when you sneeze? (literally) to sneeze. Don't tell your kids that, because it is not true. Sometimes we may feel like our heart is going to stop, but it doesn't. cough, it may feel like our heart is going to stop."

"Several possible origins are commonly given. The practice of blessing a sneeze, dating as far back as at least 77 AD, however, is far older than most specific explanations can account for.[1] A legend holds that it was believed that the heart stops beating and the phrase "bless you" is meant to ensure the return of life or to encourage your heart to continue beating.[2][3][1]"