How to Short Circuit a Hiccup Loop

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Ali used machines in his lab to try and measure exactly how hard you need to suck on a straw to trigger your diaphragm enough. He got to 100 centimeters of water pressure, which is essentially the amount of pressure you need to drink water through 100 centimeter long straw. Ali: "We came up with 92% better effectiveness of this device as compared to any home remedies"

Listeners told us that eating baby carrots or telling lies can bring on the hiccups. Burping or kissing can make them stop. Um, what?

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