What Not to Do at Your Holiday Party: One Man Downed a Carton of Eggnog in 12 Seconds, and it Only Cost Him Three Days in the Hospital!
From ABC News:
Roche, 33, said he shaved 10 seconds off the previous best time of 22 seconds that day, earning him bragging rights and a $50 gift certificate to Ruth's Chris Steak House. But the glory was short-lived: Later, at home, he started to feel sick.Roche ended up spending three days in the hospital. But hey, sweet gift card!
"Two hours later I was laying on the couch, shaking uncontrollably, nauseous, having fevers and panting," said Roche, who works in sales.
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