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This is based on an old wives tale. It's said if you don't hold your breath while you pass a graveyard/step on a grave that you may inhale the soul of that deceased individual. Though there are other's that say that it's in respect to the dead since they are no longer breath (making it rude to breath as you pass by).
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What is the origin of holding your breath while passing by a cemetery?
This superstition comes from an old wives tale. If you don't hold your breath while you pass a graveyard/step on a grave that you may inhale the soul of that deceased individual. Though there are other's that say that it's in respect to the dead since they are no longer breath (making it rude to breath as you pass by).
Can a child threatens to hold their breath till they die?
A child can threaten to hold their breath until they die; however, they can realistically only hold their breath until they pass out.
What is the easiest and quickest way to faint?
Hold your breath until you pass out
Can a person hold their breath untill they die?
No. A person with incredible will power may be able to hold their breath until they pass out, but when this happens involuntary control will takeover and they will resume breathingNo. A person with incredible will power may be able to hold their breath until they pass out, but when this happens involuntary control will takeover and they will resume breathingHolding your breath can't kill you. At most, you can pass out, and then you'll start breathing automatically.
How long can oxygen last?
it can last for as long as you can hold your breath. after that time you have 3 minutes before you pass out.
When was Hold Your Breath created?
Hold Your Breath was created in 2008.
Do lions hold their breath?
No lions don't hold their breath.
Can a child hold their breath?
No but he can hold his breath for hoursNo lions don't hold their breath
Why do you have to breathe after you hold your breath?
Because the lungs haven't been receiving oxygen, they need to make up for it quickly before you pass out.
How long can penguins hold there breath?
They can hold there breath over 15 minutes
What happens if you hold your breath to long?
Eventually, you will pass out. But don't worry-- your body's natural instinct quickly kicks in and you breath again. You wake up after a few minutes feeling fairly OK.
How can bears hold their breath though they are mammals?
You can hold your breath. You are human. Humans are mammals. Bears are also mammals, which means they have lungs, and they can therefore hold their breath.
