Why does the sun make you sneeze when you look at it?

Question

Why does the sun make you sneeze when you look at it?

Answer 1

It doesn't.

Answer 2

a-ha!  The ACHOO syndrome.  ACHOO is an acronym: Autosomal dominant Compelling HeliOpthalmic Outburst syndrome.  I suffer from this, as well...  My mom says that I've always done this, even as a baby.  Sadly, no cure... so all I have for you is, "gesundheit!"

Answer 3

because it is a giant retina damaging peppercorn

Answer 4

It's called Photic Sneeze Reflex...

It's a genetical trait, so not everyone has it... but it involves sneezing when exposed to a bright, bright light.

17-35% of humans have this condition.