A sneeze can travel at 100 miles per hour

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A sneeze can travel at 100 miles per hour

A single sneeze unleashes a powerful burst of air and droplets hurtling at speeds up to 100 miles per hour, showcasing the body's remarkable and potentially infectious reflex.

When you sneeze, the expelled air and tiny droplets can rocket out of your body at speeds up to 100 miles per hour! This explosive reflex, triggered by irritants like dust or pollen, is one of the fastest involuntary actions your body performs, forcefully clearing your airways.

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