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At sunrise, Mina practiced blowing a paper pinwheel in her bedroom. She wanted to give a clear breathing demonstration at the school science talk.
Why Do We Hiccup at the Worst Time?Hiccups happen when the breathing muscle under the lungs suddenly jerks, making the voice box snap shut with a small sound.
1. At sunrise, Mina practiced blowing a paper pinwheel in her bedroom. She wanted to give a clear breathing demonstration at the school science talk.
2. By midmorning, Mina stood outside the science room with her pinwheel tucked under one arm. She breathed in slowly and breathed out gently.
3. Soon Mina stood at the front of the quiet assembly hall. She lifted the pinwheel and took a deep breath. This was the perfect time to begin.
4. Hic! The sound popped out before Mina could blow. Her cheeks puffed, her eyes widened, and the pinwheel stayed still.
5. Mina tried again. She took a tiny sip of water, held her breath for a moment, and let it out slowly. Then she raised the pinwheel.
6. Hic! The sound came back just as Mina began to explain breathing. She lowered the pinwheel and sat down on the edge of the stage.
7. Mina put one hand below her ribs. There was a small tug, and her fingers lifted with another hic.
8. Aha, Mina thought. The hiccup was not a rude interruption. It was her breathing muscle making a sudden jerk.
9. Mina faced the hall again. Her next hic became the first sound in a very good explanation. Hiccups happen when the breathing muscle under the lungs suddenly jerks, making the voice box snap shut with a small sound.
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