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Old 7th November 2006, 08:13 AM   #1
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raise the heart beat standing still

i would like to know if i raise my heart beat without moving myself is considered paranormal

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Old 7th November 2006, 08:14 AM   #2
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No.
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Old 7th November 2006, 08:16 AM   #3
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Nope.

ETA:

I can do it by:

1) Watching Bush say anything
2) Watching the Patriots lose to the Colts
3) Watching the Bears lose to the Dolphins
4) Watching the Red Sox lose to anyone
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Old 7th November 2006, 08:16 AM   #4
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Nope - I can even stop the pulse in my wrist....
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Old 7th November 2006, 08:29 AM   #5
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No

I can do this by just looking at the skepchick calendar.
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Old 7th November 2006, 08:37 AM   #6
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no, i can do this by imagining everyone here with goats..
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Old 7th November 2006, 09:20 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Katana View Post
Nope.

ETA:

I can do it by:

1) Watching Bush say anything
2) Watching the Patriots lose to the Colts
3) Watching the Bears lose to the Dolphins
4) Watching the Red Sox lose to anyone
Are you Bill Simmons?



@Psyki: No.
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Old 7th November 2006, 09:34 AM   #8
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Al Gore.
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The ballot was confusing!


Really?
No, Not paranormal.
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Old 7th November 2006, 09:47 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by GzuzKryzt View Post
Are you Bill Simmons?



@Psyki: No.


No, but my husband is a big fan of his.
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