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Why Do People Get Motion Sickness?

Motion sickness happens when your brain gets mixed messages. Imagine you're on a boat, but your eyes see stillness inside the cabin while your body feels the rocking of the waves. Your brain gets confused and makes you feel dizzy or sick.

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Examples

  1. A child on a boat sees stillness but feels movement, making them feel sick.
  2. A student gets carsick during a long trip because their eyes see the inside of the car but their body feels the road's bumps.
  3. Riding a spinning carousel can make someone dizzy if they close their eyes.

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