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DELHI MAN SWALLOWS 39 COINS... AND MORE!Last week, it was an alligator. Now this. Kavan Ratnatunga passed along this bizarre story from India. Thanks. -Editor 
Delhi man swallows 39 coins, 37 magnets to 'build his body' A Delhi man swallowed 39 coins and 37 magnets after presuming that the zinc content in the former would help him in bodybuilding, When doctors asked him why he had consumed the coins and magnets, he said he thought the zinc content, in the former, would help build his body. He also said that the magnet would ensure the coins remained in the intestine and assist in absorbing the zinc. The surgery was performed after the patient complained of abdomen pain for 20 days. The patient, who lives in Delhi, was discharged from the hospital two days ago after a week of post-surgery hospitalisation. Kavan adds: "One amusing fact is that Zinc is not magnetic." The 'gator ate 70 coins. 39 plus 37 is 76 objects, but I'll only count coins and give this round to the reptile. -Editor
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