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HICCUP
HICCUP CURES I'VE LEARNED WHICH MOSTLY DON'T WORK (EXCEPT THE FIRST)
HOLD YOUR BREATH FOR 2 MINUTES.
BREATHE INTO A BAG.
BLOW UP A BALLOON.
DRINK WATER CONTINUOUSLY FOR TWENTY SECONDS.
PUT YOUR HEAD BETWEEN YOUR LEGS.
Where learned: DETROIT
Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Number P686.1.20 BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 12-00-1971