The Human Body
How many times does the average adult blink during one waking day?
Answer
15,000 blinks
You blink about 14 to 17 times a minute — far more than needed to keep your eyes wet. Staring at a screen can slash that to around 5 blinks a minute, which is why marathon scrolling leaves your eyes feeling like sandpaper.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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