9 Astonishing Facts About Hiccups That Will Surprise And Inform You
By
J. Findlay
The Hiccup World Record
UnknownCharles Osbourne started hiccuping in 1922 after falling over while trying to hang a pig up for slaughter. After being knocked unconscious, Osbourne awoke to find himself hiccuping. His hiccups lasted until 1990, producing a total of approximately 595 million hiccups over sixty-eight years. They were caused by a burst blood vessel in his brain that was about the size of a pinhead. This unfortunate medical case was recognized in the Guinness World Records for being the longest case of hiccups ever recorded in history. After trying many home remedies and seeking further medical advice, Osbourne returned to work and continued farming while hiccuping the entire time.
