Sword swallowing is a risky business. A new study reveals just how risky, and the trade secrets among those who plunge blades down into their throats and live.
Researchers sent out medical questionnaire to sword swallowers around the world asking how they learned their craft and whether they had suffered any work-related medical problems.
Of the 110 swallowers queried, 46 responded and agreed to have their results reported. Collectively, the respondents had swallowed about 2,000 swords in the past three months…
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