Forget ibuprofen or a chiropractor—when Mrs. Zhang from Hangzhou felt a twinge in her back, she went full fairy tale and swallowed eight live frogs. Inspired by a bizarre rumor, this bold grandma thought amphibians were the answer to her aches. Spoiler: her stomach wasn’t thrilled, and neither were the doctors who had to unravel this slimy saga. It’s a tale of folk remedies gone wrong that’ll make you rethink your wellness routine.

Woman Swallows Eight Live Frogs to Cure Her Back Pain