Such as counterintuitive fixes to a problem, or where a mistake unexpectedly results in an even better outcome than originally hoped for.

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    I’ve heard at least a dozen guaranteed methods for solving hiccups. At this point I’m convinced it’s all placebo, including the method that works for me reliably.

    If you must know…

    You hold your breath with a mouth full of water, plugging your ears, swallowing very slowly. Hold your breath as long as you can and take a few deep breaths after.

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      20 hours ago

      I agree that most all of them are borderline placebo, but I’m pretty positive that some combination of breath and water lies the cure.

      My go-to for curing hiccups is just taking little sips of something and pausing in between