by AB-Joel on September 13th, 2004

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What causes "brain freeze"?

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by SgtThor on July 13th, 2009
It is caused by quickly eating or drinking very cold substances. It is the result of the rapid cooling and rewarming of the blood vessels on the roof of the mouth.

It only happens when it is hot outside, you cannot get it on cold days.
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