Fun fact: The medical term for brain freeze is “sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.”
Yeah, try saying that five times fast.
Anyway, the phenomenon is believed to be caused by the rapid constriction of blood vessels in the roof of the mouth, and it is more likely to happen in hot weather.
Try sipping warm water for a quick cure – a cure that could be worth cash this Saturday. Indeed, Summerville, Georgia is hosting an ice cream-eating contest during its “Great Chill & Churn” competition. Sound cool? Learn more here.
In other news, sports writer Mark Wiedmer says former Boston Red Sox player Bill Buckner’s career never should have been defined by one bad moment.