D.Buzz Weekly Intriguing Trivia: Exploring the Nasal Alternation Phenomenon

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According to a 1997 medical study conducted by the National Library of Medicine, the majority of people alternate between breathing through one nostril and then the other, guaranteeing a constant oxygen supply without overburdening a single channel for extended periods of time.

This fascinating nasal phenomena is a one-of-a-kind discussion starter, demonstrating the unusual staggered nature of our nose breathing and contradicting the concept of perfectly balanced nasal airflow.

Welcome to our Sunday ritual of recapping the latest buzz from DBuzz. Before diving into the week's headlines, let's intrigue your brain with a fun science fact about our noses!

Did you know that humans don't actually breathe evenly through both nostrils at the same time? It's true! Though it seems logical that we would inhale evenly using both nasal passages, research shows that most people predominantly rely on one nostril for breathing at a time. The nostrils take turns being the dominant route for airflow. When one nostril gets fatigued from doing the heavy lifting, the other nostril takes over to give it a break.

This nasal alternation phenomenon was outlined in a 1997 medical study by the National Library of Medicine Source. They found that the vast majority of people will breathe through just the left or right nostril, then unconsciously switch to opposite side after a few hours. Our ingenious noses team up to ensure continuous oxygen flow without tiring out either channel for long periods.

Such a fascinating bit of nasal trivia, right? Who knew our nose breathing was staggered between the two nostrils? Now, whenever the topic of noses comes up in conversation, you can wow people with this quirky factoid. We guess that most have never pondered whether we inhale symmetrically through both nasal openings simultaneously. We certainly always assumed it was a perfectly balanced system! Hahaha.

Now that we got our weekly intriguing factoid fix, let's recap what went on DBuzz last week! Scroll down to see the summaries of our top articles. Stay up-to-date on all the buzzworthy news you may have missed during this hectic week. Peruse the highlights below for the fast facts.

And remember friends, keep breathing easy. Inhale positive vibes and exhale stress. Our noses got this! Have a wonderful week ahead. We're thankful to have all of you buzzing around our hive.

The elegant dance of our nose goes on...

Last Sunday

Here's a link to the previous recap post from last Sunday.

Read it here:

https://peakd.com/hive-114105/@dbuzz/recap-of-this-weeks-posts-by-dbuzz-vol166

Monday

Last Monday, we posted about our Weekly Mission childhood photo challenge, calling on buzzketeers to share nostalgic pics from their carefree younger days. 👧👦 We asked you to post throwbacks of skinned knees, mismatched outfits, and playground fun to DBuzz. Whoever told the best childhood memory story would win the challenge and get 50% of the reward of next week's post! 🏆 We aimed to spark smiles by taking a trip down memory lane together. DBuzz is the perfect place to document our journeys over time! 🤗

Read it here:

https://peakd.com/hive-119826/@dbuzz/the-monday-mission-from-dbuzz-play-to-win-round-167

Tuesday

Last Tuesday, we recapped the latest Hive buzz to keep DBuzzers in the know. 🐝 We shared key event details about HiveFest 2023 logistics and the new mobile app guide. Also highlighted was a Hive influencer's recent speaking engagement and DBuzz's daily tag prompts, Monday Mission challenges and Friday Zap Fiction contests – great ways to win rewards! We aim to keep our community updated on Hive happenings and opportunities.

Read it here:

https://peakd.com/hive-110786/@dbuzz/welcome-to-the-all-new-dbuzz-weekly-news-vol-38

Wednesday

Last Wednesday, we rounded up #ESMpicks posts to showcase the Hive community. We featured an adopted kitten's adventures, relaxing hot springs, a challenging mystery game, a healthy berry smoothie recipe, and stretching tips. By highlighting Pawesomeness winners, we aim to spread support and engagement across DBuzz!

Read it here:

https://peakd.com/hive-148441/@dbuzz/esmpicks-round-up--badge-of-pawesomeness-picks--year2-vol-46

Thursday

On Thursday, we highlighted talented DBuzz author @reenave for our weekly community spotlight. 😊 We praised their passion for anime art, gaming, and Japanese culture that they have been sharing since joining in November 2021. @reenave's love of manga and imaginative drawings radiates off the page! We recommended following them for positivity and art skills. Community members like @reenave make DBuzz special by openly sharing their hobbies and talents.🐝✨

Read it here:

https://peakd.com/hive-148441/@dbuzz/dbuzz-community-highlight-reenave

Friday

Last Friday, we announced our weekly Zap fiction challenge prompt – a witch accidentally swapping bodies with a cat! 🧙‍♀️🐈 We encouraged imaginative stories about the supernatural mishap. Unleash creativity and have fun experimenting! We shouted out our previous winner @joseal2020. Our community spans genres and perspectives, united by creative writing passion. Entries are due next Thursday. Let the magical cat tales begin! 💫

Read it here:

https://peakd.com/hive-161155/@dbuzz/the-dbuzz-zap-fiction-short-story-weekly-challenge-week-23

Saturday

Just a day ago on Saturday, we rounded up top DBuzz posts, like @ansoe's Shan Mountains travels, @jan.jhunnelle's sunset optimism, @mizuoseml's lake sunset, @tampilyne's office cat, and @super-mum's flower photos. We aim to highlight the awe-inspiring diversity of stories our community shares. By showcasing these buzzworthy posts, we spread positivity and bring our DBuzz family closer together! 🐝✨