stackyFACTSYou are basically a biological shotgun. The sheer force required to clear irritants from your nasal passages accelerates those tiny droplets to hurricane speeds, spreading them up to 30 feet away. Covering your mouth isn't just polite; it's a critical safety protocol for everyone in the blast radius.
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