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Brain freeze

Have you ever wondered what triggers an ice cream headache?

Sometimes when you eat something cold, especially ice cream, it touches the top of your mouth and initiates a nerve reaction that swells blood vessels in your head. This causes a headache that usually resolves within a minute.

To avoid brain freeze, try eating frozen goodies slowly, giving the roof of your mouth time to warm up between bites. 

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