This poor old sole had the hiccups for two years!
And I thought I was suffering when I had them for 20 minutes on Saturday night.
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This poor old sole had the hiccups for two years!
And I thought I was suffering when I had them for 20 minutes on Saturday night.
Full story on BreakingNews.ie
Mr.Pedantic-pants says :rolleyes: :
isn't it hic-coughing?
I know, I know, i'll get me coat :D
No, certainly isn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by tiktok
There's no coughing involved, it's an intake of breath.
Just found on the Internet (it must be true then)
Quote:
The longest hiccup ever known was experienced by an American pig farmer whose hiccups persisted from 1922 to 1987.
But there's cupping involved, hmmm ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Peadar
Mr.Pedantic-pants looks up Dictionary.com
7 entries found for hiccough.
hic·cup also hic·cough ( P ) Pronunciation Key (hkp)
n.
A spasm of the diaphragm resulting in a rapid, involuntary inhalation that is stopped by the sudden closure of the glottis and accompanied by a sharp, distinctive sound.
hiccups also hiccoughs An attack of these spasms.
I guess we're both right :D
Ok, you stick to your word and I'll stick to mine and we'll see which one catches on to become the most popular version.Quote:
Originally Posted by tiktok
Good luck to ya!