Doctors use vodka drip to save dying man


	Doctors use vodka drip to save dying man

Deepti

11-1-2007 9:18 AM

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doctor, vodka, suicide, attempt, drip, hospital

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11-1-2007 9:22 AM

vk2yoc

Now there's a man whose blood is worth bottling!

11-1-2007 7:14 PM

hotdoge3

Vodka is Beer not oz drink may be only the best will do.

11-2-2007 12:39 AM

thisnamecantbetaken

I love Australia.

11-2-2007 12:42 AM

ratilfar

Whatever works.

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