Why do we cry when we peel onions?!


Question: Why do we cry when we peel onions!?
Answers:
The pierced onion cells release a sulfur compound, thio-propanal-s-oxide, which irritates the eyes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
it releases some kind of gas that irritates our eyes!. [;Www@FoodAQ@Com
well i cry because i am a big p*ssy that hates to kill anything!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Anna is right, and chewing gum while peeling onions doesn't make us cry!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
cuz it smells like barack obama!. :]Www@FoodAQ@Com
Cuz its so sad!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com


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