Multiple choice general knowledge

_________ while peeling onions will keep you from crying

  1. Chewing gum

  2. Closing eyes

  3. Cutting it without peeling skin of the onion

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chewing gum while peeling onions can help prevent tearing up. The theory is that chewing encourages breathing through the mouth rather than the nose, reducing inhalation of the sulfur compounds (syn-Propanethial-S-oxide) released by onions that irritate the eyes. Other methods include chilling onions or cutting under running water.

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