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Reply	izzybug752 says: I'm not really sure about the science behind why our eyes water so much and burn while cutting an onion. However, I have found that chewing gum while cutting an onion helps keep your eyes from burning. Not sure why, but it really helps me :)  (no votes) Tags: Food, Eyes.
	posted on 2009-10-04 19:55:33 | Report abuse

Reply	F.T.Davies says: I believe onions give off a gas which irritates the eyes, although I'm not sure what gas it is.  The way I avoid the problem is by refrigerating the onion before I slice it.  This doesn't eliminate the problem but it does mitigate it considerably.  (no votes) Tags: cooking, Food, Eyes, tears.
	posted on 2009-10-24 06:33:19 | Report abuse