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1. In Ancient Greece, one explanation for sneezing was that it was a way of 'purging the brain of superfluities' and that 'sick persons as cannot sneeze die quickly, because it is a sign the brain is wholly stuffed with evil humours, which cannot be purged.'. Which famous philosopher proposed this explanation?
2. The Ancient Greeks had a wide range of superstitions associated with sneezing. Which of the following was NOT one of these?
3. In which European country did there once exist a belief that a newborn infant was under the influence of fairy spells until it sneezed?
4. There is an English rhyme which denotes what will happen when you sneeze on certain days of the week. What will happen if you sneeze on Tuesday?
5. In Japan, what does it mean if you sneeze once?
6. According to Chinese superstition, a sneeze on New Year's Eve is a sign of bad luck for the year to come. If you do happen to sneeze then, is there any way to avoid this terrible fate?
7. What is the common response to another person's sneeze in Iceland?
8. Not all suspect sneezing stories have been consigned to history. One such story is that it is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. Is this true or false?
9. One urban legend that remains is that sneezing affects your heart in some way. Which of the following is the most common misconception?
10. Can sneezing damage your hearing?
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