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Anna Gora

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Why is snot sticky - The Untold Story

A grandmother smiles as she pinches a tissue over her young grandchild's nose; both are standing in what looks like a store with posters on the walls.

Most of the time, you probably barely notice the mucus in your nose. But when you have a cold or seasonal allergies, the glue-like goo that floods your nostrils suddenly makes breathing laborious and consumes your thoughts.

But have you ever wondered why snot is so remarkably sticky?

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