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This is a question Pointless Experiments

Pavlov's Frog writes: I once spent 20 minutes with my eyes closed to see what it was like being blind. I smashed my knee on the kitchen cupboard, and decided I'd be better off deaf as you can still watch television.

(, Thu 24 Jul 2008, 12:00)
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This is a QotW answer Breathing
When I was 13, I spent a lot of time trying to kill myself by holding my breath. I wasn't suicidal, I just wanted to prove people wrong.

I never managed to do it.

Although I did hold my breath for 75 seconds at one point. (I had to start breathing again, as my vision was turning red.)

Conclusion: You can't kill yourself by holding your breath

Secondary conclusion: Breathing is good for you.
(, Tue 29 Jul 2008, 14:10, closed)
This is a QotW comment Do this in the pool
It makes it much harder to cheat.
(, Tue 29 Jul 2008, 14:17, closed)
This is a QotW comment you can increase by gulping in air and hyperventilating
before the start of the clock.

I just managed 120 seconds without severe distress and I'm 36...
(, Tue 29 Jul 2008, 22:03, closed)

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