It's better to have a sharp knife blade to avoid crying (too much) when cutting an onion. — Photo: andreygonchar/ Getty Images, via ETX Daily Up
When you cut an onion, a gas is released that comes into contact with the tear fluid in your eyes. In short, it makes you cry, and it's almost unavoidable. But researchers have discovered that there's a simple way to minimise this inconvenience.
Crying when chopping onions is the most natural reaction there is, but that doesn't stop it from being annoying. And who hasn't tried the many tips and tricks that are touted as ways to prevent tears when slicing these kitchen staples?
