Koepp's idea of romance involves mummified corpses, dental forensics and Bertram's sensitive gag reflex.

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But would they have the same gag reflex about Sinopec investing in clean coal?

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My gag reflex kicked in, and I looked for a napkin to spit.

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Veterinarians say the bird lacks a gag reflex and their esophagus is lined with collagen, which makes it insensitive to pain.

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Patterson even manages to gently lampoon wheatgrass and not activate the gag reflex.

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