2007-07-05 05:38:39 · 13 answers · asked by ? 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
it doesnt
2007-07-05 05:40:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The chemical released when onions are chopped seeks liquid. So something like a wet sponge or half a lemon in your mouth will help reduce the effect, but won't necessarily stop it.
2007-07-05 05:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by Joker 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
so does holding a steel object between you teeth as does running a tap close to where you are chopping its got something to do with production of salive and fluid in the eyes. The running water absorbs the onion vapour (I think!)
2007-07-05 05:47:41 · answer #3 · answered by . 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it is actually a compound of sulphur which stings our eyes but i dont know how do some kind of chemicals from the gum react with sulphur. by the way i heard it before and according to some people it is true!
2007-07-05 05:49:53 · answer #4 · answered by crazystudent11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it difficult to get the chewing gum out of your eyes afterwards?
2007-07-05 05:45:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That does not work.
If you have a window near your sink, then turn the tap on and open the window. My cooking teacher told me this reduces the stinging.
Edit: I just noticed someone already mentioned this.
2007-07-05 05:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know but running cold water certainly does
2007-07-05 05:45:52 · answer #7 · answered by M'SMA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a wives tale for you
2007-07-08 20:55:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know that it did...but hell....anything is worth a try when it comes to those pesky onions!
2007-07-05 05:40:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I never heard of that.
2007-07-05 05:40:30 · answer #10 · answered by Video_Production 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does it . I never knew that. Are you sure?
2007-07-05 05:42:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋