Why Do People Have ‘Brain Freeze’ When They Drink Cold Beverages Quickly?

Examples

1. Drinking ice water too fast makes your brain feel like it’s freezing over.
2. Eating a big scoop of ice cream quickly can cause your head to hurt like it's exploding.
3. A cold slushie on a hot day might make you feel like your brain is melting.

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See also

• What Makes Some Foods Go Bad Faster Than Others?
• Why Do We Need Sleep?
• What are antibiotics?
• Why Do Some People Fall Asleep Easily and Others Struggle?
• Why Do People Talk in Their Sleep?

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