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First kid that swallows one of these = bankruptcy.
by foobarbazetc 8y ago
First kid that swallows one of these = bankruptcy.
- frogpelt 8y agoWhy though?
- todd8 8y agoThese magnets are so strong that they represent a hazard to the digestive system. A couple of these can pinch a fold of intestines and stay lodged while interfering with circulation in the pinched tissue. At least that’s the claim I’ve heard; I’ve seen no case reports that this has happened.
- jiveturkey 8y agohttps://www.livescience.com/49058-tiny-magnets-damages-boy-intestines.html https://www.livescience.com/49058-tiny-magnets-damages-boy-i... there are other reports, very easy to find.
- AngryData 8y agoThat is a risk for all magnets though.
- mcnamaratw 8y agoWell, first kid that swallows two of them.
- romwell 8y agoJust like the Tide pods debacle almost led the company into bankruptcy.
- deegles 8y agoOne should be no trouble. Two though...