What’s the Purpose of Hiccups?

Have you ever coughed, sneezed, or gotten goosebumps and wondered, "What's the point?"

Science What's the Purpose of Hiccups? Have you ever coughed, sneezed, or gotten goosebumps and wondered, "What's the point?" Although they can be annoying, bodily functions like these help to protect the body and keep it functioning normally. Here's how they work. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE Why Do Your Veins Look Blue? Is Your Blood Really Blue Inside of You? Why Do Dead Bodies Go Stiff? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.