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World's most asked questions: how can I get rid of the hiccups?

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Have you ever had a case of hiccups that won't go away? Have people told you to hold your breath or tried to scare the hiccups out of you? This lesson is going to explore why we have hiccups and what solutions may or may not work to help stop them. Watch this SciShow video and then complete the lesson.

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