Why does drinking hot soup make my eyes water?

2007-01-30 08:01:00 · 1 answers · asked by cbklover 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes

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My guess is that it is your eyes' *defense mechanism* to protect them and keep them at body temperature. It coats them with tears that are providing a shield from whatever is irritating them.The same thing happens when you go out into REALLY cold weather.

2007-01-31 01:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by Gnometomes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

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