From ancient fears and plague-era prayers to simple modern politeness, a small phrase carries a surprisingly long history.

We've all been there: in a room full of people, in a packed elevator or even walking down the street, when the sudden tingling urge for a sneeze comes on. That sneeze often triggers the "sneeze ...

The ancient custom of following an “achoo” with a “God bless you” has held steadfast for nearly seven centuries. Is there a religious connection to the practice? “The phrase has a clear religious ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WJW) – God bless you. Gesundheit. Salute.

Could you imagine someone sneezing and then just sitting in silence watching them as they compose themselves? We’re cringing at the awkwardness just thinking about it. But aside from just making both ...