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A sneeze can travel out of the mouth at speeds over one hundred miles per hour.

Why it is true

The explosive force of a sneeze is generated by the rapid contraction of chest and diaphragm muscles, expelling air and particles at an impressive speed to clear the airways.

Source: Physiology

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