Multiple choice general knowledge

Chewing on gum while cutting onions can help a person from stop producing tears.

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chewing gum does not prevent onion tears. Onion vapors contain sulfur compounds that react with eye moisture to form sulfuric acid - chewing gum doesn't block this chemical reaction or prevent the eye irritation.