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Politics : Should God be replaced?

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To: average joe who wrote (23408)	5/4/2006 8:20:52 AM
From: Solon	Read Replies (1) of 28931

Medical literature suggests that alcohol is contraindicated as a prophylactic or remedy for hypothermia. However, anecdotal evidence and personal experience makes this less than certain. I think that much can be said for the overall value of alcohol (at least for some people) in facing crisis... The following survival is more incredible than one may think. Hypothermia ought to have killed him. historyonthenet.com Chief Baker Charles John Joughin - monthly wage £12 "After the collision Joughin fortified himself with a quantity of alcohol before throwing deckchairs into the ocean for people to hold on to. As the ship neared its final moments Joughin climbed over the stern rails and 'rode' the ship into the ocean. He managed to reach collapsible B and because there was no more room to climb on, spent several hours in the freezing water. Joughin survived and was rescued by the Carpathia."

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