Myths That Don't Work So Well

Plenty of old tips promise to stop onion tears. Some help a little, others not much at all.

Holding a piece of bread in your mouth or chewing gum are popular ideas, but there is little evidence they make much difference.

Lighting a candle nearby is another old trick. It may help a little by moving air around, but a fan or an open window usually works better.

Wearing well-fitting goggles, on the other hand, works very well, even if it looks a bit silly.

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