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Why chopping onions makes you cry

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Chop an onion and witness your facial defense systems go into absolute overdrive. When irritating particles breach the airspace around your face, a rapid response team unleashes a massive flood of highly diluted liquid. It is a desperate, messy attempt to physically hose down the sensitive surface before damage occurs.

Why chopping onions makes you cry
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