It All Started With a Simple Question...
I just wanted some help organizing my blog posts. You know, structure, formatting, maybe a template or two. Instead, I somehow ended up learning an uncomfortable amount of history and superstition about sneezing. This is exactly the kind of chaos I was hoping to bring to my blog—except I didn’t expect to be the first victim of it.
🚨 The Rabbit Hole Opens: Sneezing & Superstition
- Apparently, saying “bless you” after someone sneezes started as a medieval panic response during the bubonic plague. Pope Gregory I encouraged it as a way to protect people from what was seen as an early symptom of the plague.
- In Ancient Rome, sneezing was believed to be your soul trying to escape, and saying “bless you” helped keep it inside.
- Some cultures thought sneezing meant an evil spirit was trying to enter your body—so a quick blessing was basically an exorcism.
- In Turkey, sneezing three times in a row means someone is talking about you—but only the third sneeze actually counts.
🤓 The Science of Sneezing
- Contrary to myth, sneezing does not make your heart stop—it just slightly affects blood pressure.
- Your sneeze can travel up to 100 mph, which is mildly horrifying when you think about public spaces.
- Astronauts sneeze in their helmets all the time. NASA doesn’t say “bless you.” They just… deal with it. Imagine floating in zero gravity with a floating sneeze cloud. Delightful.
🚀 Did I Even Learn What I Came Here For?
Technically, yes. I now have a great blog post template. But I also have a newfound appreciation for how quickly a simple search can spiral into an unexpected history lesson.
🤔 So Why Do We Still Say It?
Even though we no longer fear plague demons, “bless you” just stuck around. At this point, it’s pure social reflex. You probably say it without thinking—and if you don’t, people side-eye you like you’re rude.
And Now, This Is the Blog’s Whole Vibe
- You come for one thing and leave with a head full of random knowledge.
- My life—and now my blog—is just an endless sequence of curiosity leading to chaos leading to knowledge.
- If you’re here, expect to stumble into a new obsession every time you click.
Final Thought: This Was Inevitable
Honestly, I should’ve seen this coming. If this blog is about randomness, deep dives, and unexpected detours, it only makes sense that I would experience it firsthand before even finishing my second post.
So, welcome to Random AF, where even my own plans get hijacked by absurd trivia. Stick around—who knows what you’ll accidentally learn next?