# In the Wink of an eye

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [December 8, 2004, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-wink-of-an-eye/278717 "2004-12-08T08:19:14Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 8, 2004, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-wink-of-an-eye/278717/1 "2004-12-08T08:19:14Z")

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How come some people can not wink? They can close one eye only with their hand. Physiological? Adaptive/Learned? Genetic? Can they “learn” to wink with practice?  
Helpful info for a girl who gets nailed at Simon Sez every time.  
Bill