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 What's the harm in Breatharianism?Breatharianism or inedia is the belief that the human body can exist without sustenance (food and/or water) for great periods of time.  Needless to say, this can end tragically. 
 Read more about Breatharianism Here are 3 people who were harmed by someone not thinking critically. 
 
   
    | Timo DegenAge: 31Munich, Germany
 | DiedMarch 1997
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    | After he learned of Breatharianism from a website, this kindergarten teacher decided to try it out.  He was fasting for three weeks when he had to be hospitalized in a coma, and later died. Read more
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    | Verity LinnAge: 49Loch Cam, Sutherland, Scotland
 | DiedSeptember 16, 1999
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    | She learned of breatharianism via the internet, and decided to go into a complete fast while on a camping trip. Her body was found two weeks later. Read more
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    | Lani Marcia Roslyn MorrisAge: 53Ormiston, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
 | DiedJuly 1, 1998
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    | She traveled from Melbourne to initiate into Breatharianism with a couple already involved. She died after 7 days without food. The couple were convicted of manslaughter. Read more
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