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Boy learns to drink water through eyes

(China Daily)
Updated: 2006-10-17 08:58

Citizens in Zhangzhou of Fujian Province were dumbfounded on Wednesday when they witnessed a teenager drinking water through his eyes in the city's downtown.

On a roadside, Wang, aged 16, poured a bottle of purified water into each of his eyes through a specially designed iron can. Within minutes the water flowed into his throat.

Wang was inspired to develop the skill four years ago when he saw a television documentary in which people were able to blow balloons or candles with their eyes.

A local oculist said it is possible for a person with thick tear glands to master the skill, but he didn't recommend common people try it.

Southeast Express