stackyFACTSThe uvula dangling in the back of your mouth isn't just a cartoon trope. Whenever you swallow, it physically swings violently upward to plug the back door to your nasal cavity, strictly ensuring your beverage doesn't disastrously shoot straight out of your nose.
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