This Much Will Kill You

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Ingesting 70 cups of coffee or 48 teaspoons of seasoning can be fatal, causing heart issues or seizures respectively, while holding your breath for 4-6 minutes can lead to severe brain injury or death.

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  • Ingesting an excessive amount of caffeine, equivalent to 70 cups of coffee, can be fatal due to its impact on the heart, potentially leading to cardiac arrest.
  • Consuming a large quantity of seasoning at once or holding your breath for an extended period can result in severe health consequences, including seizures, coma, and even death.

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Recent questions

  • What are the dangers of excessive caffeine consumption?

    Excessive caffeine intake can be fatal, leading to heart problems or cardiac arrest.

  • How much seasoning can cause hypernatremia?

    Ingesting 48 teaspoons of seasoning at once can induce hypernatremia, resulting in seizures, coma, or death.

  • What are the risks of holding your breath for an extended period?

    Holding your breath for about 4 minutes can cause severe brain injury, with death being possible at around 6 minutes.

  • How many cups of coffee can be dangerous for a person?

    Ingesting 70 cups of coffee can provide a lethal amount of caffeine for a 70 kg person, potentially leading to serious health issues.

  • What are the potential consequences of excessive caffeine intake?

    Excessive caffeine consumption can lead to heart problems, cardiac arrest, and other severe health issues if consumed in large quantities.

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Deadly Doses: Coffee, Seasoning, Breath.

  • Ingesting 70 cups of coffee can provide enough caffeine to be fatal for a 70 kg person, potentially leading to heart issues or cardiac arrest.
  • Consuming 48 teaspoons of seasoning at once can induce hypernatremia, causing seizures, coma, or death, while holding your breath for around 4 minutes can result in severe brain injury, with death possible at 6 minutes.
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