After a CNN report alleging use of nerve gas by American troops during the Vietnam War was found to be false, Ted Turner did more than simply apologize. "If committing mass suicide would help, I've even given that some consideration. Nothing has upset me more probably in my whole life.... I'll take my shirt off and beat myself bloody on the back" with a whip if it would do any good, he said, adding, "I couldn't hurt any more if I was bleeding."

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