2007-01-20 09:18:31 · 8 answers · asked by Jud H 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The act of chewing releases enzymes that help to keep you awake. you can get the same effect by chewing gum. Eventually tho, this stops working. It's best to stop and nap.
2007-01-20 09:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by the cynical chef 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do the same thing. shells everywhere. While driving you get settled in and become relaxed, causing you to get sleepy. When eat sunflower seeds you are moving, concentrating on eat without chocking to death.
2007-01-20 09:25:33 · answer #2 · answered by gimlost2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They keep you pre-occupied, but not so much that you can't concentrate on the road.
2007-01-24 09:15:48 · answer #3 · answered by Andi S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are concentrating on eating them.
2007-01-20 11:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by It's MIRANDA!!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it gives you something to do without having to take your eyes off the road.
2007-01-20 09:26:25 · answer #5 · answered by Just Gone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It keeps your mind active so you don't notice your sleepiness.
2007-01-20 09:42:30 · answer #6 · answered by Dave C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bia!
2007-01-20 09:23:56 · answer #7 · answered by mattd5690 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have magical powers.
2007-01-20 09:22:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋