Strange but true: Man with knife in his chest ordered coffee while waiting for the ambulance

I found this news story to be oddly believable:

A man in Detroit was stabbed — apparently with a steak knife — but couldn’t find anyone at the nearby apartment complex to help him. So, with the knife still embedded in his chest, he walked to a nearby diner to call 911 and wait for the ambulance. Sorry, did I say nearby? He walked A MILE to the diner to wait for the ambulance.

While waiting, he chatted with other patrons, didn’t appear to be in much pain or discomfort, and actually ordered coffee.

Astonishing. And yet, one time I pushed a pin all the way through my finger (long story) and felt no pain. I think it’s possible to just, well, miss the pain-sensing nerve endings. That or he was in shock.