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21 September 2011 [19:49] - Today.Az
An 80-year-old man who likes eating metallic objects needed emergency surgery after he nearly choked to death on his bike pedal.
Serbian pensioner Branko Crnogorac was rushed to hospital after he attempted to eat a bicycle within three days as part of a bet made by friends.
The stuntman, who has already consumed 25,000 light bulbs, 12,000 forks and thousands of vinyl records in a glittering 60-year career, was in a severe condition when doctors attended to him.
'I almost died,' said Mr Crnogorac. 'Doctors at the same time found two kilograms of assorted ironware in my stomach, including two gold rings.
'So after 20 years of eating everything, I've realised my digestive system is not as strong as it used to be, so I've decided to retire.'
Crnogorac's obsessive object eating began after a friend recommended he eat sand to calm down an acidic stomach ache. From then on Mr Crnogorac resolved to eat any object in sight.
Mr Crnogorac has also managed to eat 2,000 spoons and 2,600 plates.
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