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by kool on September 1st, 2009
"Brain freeze" is the pain sometimes inflicted by devouring something cold like ice cream or a cold beverage, often very quickly.
The reaction is (obviously) triggered by the cold ice cream or beverage; coming into contact with the roof of the mouth. It triggers nerves that give the brain the impression of a very cold environment. To heat up the brain again, blood vessels start to swell, which causes the headache-like pain for approximately 30 seconds.
The temperature change in the roof of the mouth has to be rather drastic; this is why brain freeze often occurs on warm days.
The pain can be relieved by putting the tongue to the roof of the mouth, which logically will heat it up.
From:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_freeze
by Seanzie is smiling again on September 1st, 2009
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by PharFigNewton on September 1st, 2009
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by robertini on September 1st, 2009
I had that recently,a LOT OF INFORMATION,I would say... OI!
by HoboJoe on September 1st, 2009
Gobbling ice cream fast. Brain freeze and dizziness.
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Comments
nice link LMAO on the answer +6
by Evil Pregnant Master on September 1st, 2009
Thanks for an actual answer :)
by Blackberry. on September 1st, 2009
I didn't know it had anything to do with that nerve. Huh. Something to think about.
by PharFigNewton on September 1st, 2009
this is such a `kool` answer,,,,from someone so HOT!!! lol
by nice jugs on September 1st, 2009
LOL
by Evil Pregnant Master on September 1st, 2009