Today I wish to write about the fact that the 24th February is World Sword Swallowers Day!This (incredible if you like it, awful if you don’t) skill started thousand of years ago in India, and people can swallow swords that are up to 30 cms long or even swallow 16 swords at a time. It is however very dangerous as you can get a sword throat or even cut yourself if you get distracted.
Although some people find this skill gruesome, I think it’s fascinating because it shows what strange things the body can do!
It seems so wonderful that we can learn to swallow a whole sword and not be harmed.
For example, the oldest Sword swallower in the world has been doing it for 49 years – an incredible feat.
While I understand some people might find it disgusting, I can’t take my eyes off of someone performing it. What do you guys think?
What would be the worst or best material for the sword to be made of? Is it better to sit or stand up?
How would your mom react if you ran away to become a sword swallower??
Sources:
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/world-sword-swallowers-day
I never knew about that