Photic Sneeze Reflex

Autosomal Dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst

The photic sneeze reflex, also known as the backronym ACHOO syndrome (Autosomal Dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst), is a phenomenon where exposure to bright light, typically sunlight, induces sneezing in specific individuals.

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What is an Earworm?

“Earworms” are unwanted catchy tunes that repeat in your head.

An earworm, a sticky tune or involuntary musical imagery, is a catchy and repetitive piece of music or a tune that gets stuck in a person’s mind, playing on repeat. These melodic fragments can be challenging to shake off and may persist for hours, days, or even longer.

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Song Meanings: Industrial Disease

How come Jesus gets Industrial Disease?

“Industrial Disease” is a song by the British rock band Dire Straits, written by the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist, Mark Knopfler. It was released as the lead single from their fifth studio album, “Love over Gold,” in 1982. The song showcases Dire Straits’ signature blend of rock and blues with thought-provoking lyrics that touch on various social and economic issues related to the industrial world.

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