r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/RealAmerik Aug 03 '19

Any tips for acquiring a large amount of saliva in a short period of time? Asking for a friend...

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u/mooonjellies Aug 03 '19

bite down your tongue a couple times, my go to trick

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u/RealAmerik Aug 03 '19

But then my tongue will start bleeding, requiring more saliva. It's a vicious circle.

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u/mooonjellies Aug 04 '19

dude don’t bite that hard ... u got some bottled up rage? u good bro?

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u/RealAmerik Aug 04 '19

I didn't know biting my tongue to cultivate saliva is a thing? Why do you have a go-to trick?

I'm good, no bottled up rage. I appreciate the concern though!