Why does mint or menthol make our mouth feel cool?

Subject: Why does mint or menthol make our mouth feel cool?

Date: Wed Nov 4 20:44:44 1998
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How is the "cool" sensation generated?  Surely, a thermometer would
show no temperature change inside the mouth while consuming the 
mint or medicated cough drop.

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