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Why Do Onions Make Us Cry?

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What causes us to cry when cutting onions?

The sound of the knife cutting through the onion

The temperature of the onion

The color and texture of the onion

The release of a gas that irritates the eyes (correct)

Which component of onions is responsible for making us cry?

Sulfur compounds (correct)

Fiber

Protein

Vitamin C

How can one reduce the tears caused by cutting onions?

Wearing swimming goggles (correct)

Using a blunt knife

Adding sugar to the onions

Chewing gum while cutting onions

What is the best way to cut an onion to minimize tears?

Cutting the onion under running water Signup and view all the answers

Por que cortar cebolas nos faz chorar?

As cebolas liberam um gás que reage com o oxigênio do ar, produzindo um composto irritante para os olhos Signup and view all the answers

Qual é o principal componente das cebolas responsável por fazer as pessoas chorarem ao cortá-las?

Enxofre Signup and view all the answers

Como podemos reduzir o choro ao cortar cebolas?

Cortando a cebola debaixo d'água Signup and view all the answers

Por que as formigas nascem com asas nas primeiras chuvas?

Para expandir a colônia Signup and view all the answers

Como as formigas utilizam suas asas nas primeiras chuvas?

Para encontrar parceiros e procriar Signup and view all the answers

Qual é o principal motivo pelo qual as formigas desenvolvem asas nas primeiras chuvas?

Para permitir a dispersão e reprodução Signup and view all the answers