Don't try this at home!
Jun 6th 2006 | 8:16 am
#16
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Re: Don't try this at home!
Originally Posted by blaze
I think that's what it is, I don't mind a link, it's the ones with no comment that usually stops me from opening that link. Like you said, lack of curiosity I guess. (sorry to the OP!) 
I didn't comment as while I thought the story funny-weird-sad, I couldn't for the life of me think of anything at all to say.
Ive tried to edit the op, but no edit button is appearing....
Jun 6th 2006 | 8:56 am
#17
Blondie22
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Re: Don't try this at home!
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
No offense taken!
I didn't comment as while I thought the story funny-weird-sad, I couldn't for the life of me think of anything at all to say.
Ive tried to edit the op, but no edit button is appearing....
I didn't comment as while I thought the story funny-weird-sad, I couldn't for the life of me think of anything at all to say.
Ive tried to edit the op, but no edit button is appearing....
There might be a time limit after you post a thread as far as the editing goes, I'm not sure. We still luv ya though!
Jun 6th 2006 | 9:33 am
#18
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Re: Don't try this at home!
Originally Posted by blaze
We still luv ya though!
Jun 6th 2006 | 9:35 am
#19
Blondie22
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Re: Don't try this at home!
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
phew!
Jun 6th 2006 | 9:49 am
#20
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Re: Don't try this at home!
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
No offense taken!
I didn't comment as while I thought the story funny-weird-sad, I couldn't for the life of me think of anything at all to say.
Ive tried to edit the op, but no edit button is appearing....
I didn't comment as while I thought the story funny-weird-sad, I couldn't for the life of me think of anything at all to say.
Ive tried to edit the op, but no edit button is appearing....
Jun 6th 2006 | 9:51 am
#21
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Re: Don't try this at home!
Originally Posted by Bob
got two hours to edit a post, but a mod could..
Jun 6th 2006 | 9:52 am
#22
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Re: Helium balloon trick...
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
Two university students were found dead inside a large, deflated helium balloon after apparently pulling it down and crawling inside it, officials said.
The deaths of Jason Ackerman and Sara Rydman, both 21, appear to be accidental, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Major Bob Schrader said.
Their bodies were found yesterday partially inside a deflated helium balloon at the entrance of a condominium complex a few kilometres north of Tampa. The 2.4-metre-diameter balloon was used to advertise the complex.
"It was more a fun thing they thought they were doing," said Linda Rydman, whose daughter was found dead. "You know how you blow up the balloon and suck the helium."
The county medical examiner said today the cause of death will not be released until toxicology tests are completed.
Inhaling helium can quickly lead to brain damage and death from lack of oxygen, according to the Compressed Gas Association, which develops safety standards in the gas industry.
The deaths of Jason Ackerman and Sara Rydman, both 21, appear to be accidental, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Major Bob Schrader said.
Their bodies were found yesterday partially inside a deflated helium balloon at the entrance of a condominium complex a few kilometres north of Tampa. The 2.4-metre-diameter balloon was used to advertise the complex.
"It was more a fun thing they thought they were doing," said Linda Rydman, whose daughter was found dead. "You know how you blow up the balloon and suck the helium."
The county medical examiner said today the cause of death will not be released until toxicology tests are completed.
Inhaling helium can quickly lead to brain damage and death from lack of oxygen, according to the Compressed Gas Association, which develops safety standards in the gas industry.
Jun 6th 2006 | 10:03 am
#23
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Re: Helium balloon trick...
The cause of death though is pretty obvious, oxygen starvation of the brain. Helium is non-toxic and unreactive. The deaths would have been pretty much painless, they probably felt a high prior to losing consciousness.
Jun 6th 2006 | 10:03 am
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Re: Don't try this at home!
Originally Posted by Partystar
Yeah, hmmm, I have noticed that my posts are a bit dirty lately, are you sure you haven't been editing them to make me sound like a naughty pervert Bob?!?!
Jun 6th 2006 | 10:14 am
#25
The American Job
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From: Colorado
Re: Don't try this at home!
Originally Posted by Partystar
Yeah, hmmm, I have noticed that my posts are a bit dirty lately, are you sure you haven't been editing them to make me sound like a naughty pervert Bob?!?!
Jun 6th 2006 | 10:16 am
#26
The American Job
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From: Colorado
Re: Helium balloon trick...
Originally Posted by User Name
This news story was out a few days ago, so not exactly fresh. I can't imagine what those students were thinking, I guess they were not science majors. Carbon dioxide has the same effect on the brain (in high concentrations), CO2 is heavier than air though, so won't be found in a balloon outside a condo. When a large quantity of deep water comes to the surface CO2 comes out of solution and can be very dangerous ... leads to loss of life among wildlife and human communities.
Jun 6th 2006 | 10:40 am
#27
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Re: Helium balloon trick...
Originally Posted by britontour
That's just a bit too serious for my liking can't we just look at the comedy angle?
Jun 6th 2006 | 10:44 am
#28
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Re: Helium balloon trick...
Originally Posted by User Name
Comedy angle? Two twenty-one year olds died.
Jun 6th 2006 | 10:53 am
#29
The American Job
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Re: Helium balloon trick...
Originally Posted by User Name
Comedy angle? Two twenty-one year olds died.
Jun 6th 2006 | 11:00 am
#30
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Re: Helium balloon trick...
Originally Posted by Bob
shame....but still made me giggle...helium balloons...they complete twonks or what?
