Synchronous diaphragmatic flutters, or "hiccups" as they are more commonly known, are one of the world's most frustrating involuntary conditions to suddenly have sprung upon you.
Though the bouts are usually brief and not life-threatening, they're just plain annoying. People have spent centuries trying to perfect the best cure for the pesky problem, and as you can see below, some were especially creative with their fixes. I've definitely tried some strange things like hopping around on one foot or sitting upside down, but those are totally normal compared to these options.
Whether they actually work or not, you can at least get some entertainment out of giving any of these a shot the next time you find yourself with a bad case of the hiccups. If nothing else, they will all certainly pass the time until the reflex subsides on its own.
Have you ever tried any of these? Or something even weirder? Let us know how you get rid of hiccups in the comments and be sure to SHARE with your friends!
[H/T: The Stir, The Fact Site]
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1. Eat Dry Cocoa Powder
2. Stick Out Your Tongue And Pull
3. Burp
4. Sing Super Loud
5. Use Two Straws To Drink Water
6. Drink Water While Pinching Your Nose
7. Drink Water While Plugging Your Ears
8. Plug Your Nose And Ears And Hold Your Breath
9. Just Tell Yourself To Stop
10. Think About All The Bald Men You Know
11. Rub Your Earlobes
12. Suck On A Lemon
13. Spin Around Clockwise While Rubbing Your Stomach Counter-Clockwise
Have you ever tried anything even more bizarre? Let us know below and be sure to SHARE with your friends!
