Speaking of things I've eaten. Once in undergrad I got the bright idea to eat the campus paper one day. I believe my quote was, "In 24 hours I'm going to put this paper where it belongs." I got through 2 1/2 sheets before the pulp newsprint and ink started making me ill. Chewing on newspaper is like dumping concrete in your mouth. It never gets mushy enough to comfortably swallow. It just keeps absorbing and absorbing water. Like a filthy toxic sponge. And sure enough, 24 hours later I put that piece of shit newspaper where it belonged... after half an hour of excruciating strain. I'm surprised I didn't pop something. Whew, those crazy hedonistic days of college!