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Rafael wrote at 2006-07-07 23:55:49
Actually, I can swallow my own tongue. Here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pur3XzieNpE

Chairene wrote at 2010-01-07 18:18:02
Chairene:



it is not physically possible to swallow your tounge, unless of course you cut it off and then swallow it, but you cannot swallow your tounge while it is still attached to your mouth.  

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Will be willing to answer any question on prehospital Emergency Medicine or first aid I am a Paramedic supervisor for a hospital based ambulance service in Indiana. I have 25 years experience in all aspects of prehospital emergency medicine, both basic and advanced life support. I am certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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