When someone sneezes, we say, “Bless you” without thinking, but have you ever wondered why? Where did this habit come from, and what does it really mean? People have been saying "bless you" for ...

We've all been there: in a room full of people, in a packed elevator or even walking down the street, when the sudden tingling urge for a sneeze comes on. That sneeze often triggers the "sneeze ...

Saying "bless you" after a sneeze began as protection against evil or illness The custom grew during plagues, when sneezing signaled possible disease "Bless you" is a polite gesture rooted in ancient ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WJW) – God bless you. Gesundheit. Salute.

Could you imagine someone sneezing and then just sitting in silence watching them as they compose themselves? We’re cringing at the awkwardness just thinking about it. But aside from just making both ...