<p>This question has been a mystery for millennia. Turns out there’s a name for the phenomenon: photic sneeze reflex.</p>

This question has been a mystery for millennia. Turns out there’s a name for the phenomenon: photic sneeze reflex.

Why does the sun make some people sneeze?

Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.

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