Little known facts

[Alistair]

In 1961, at just 27 years old, Leonid Rogozov was the sole physician stationed at a Soviet Antarctic research station. His skills were put to the ultimate test when he developed acute appendicitis—a life-threatening condition that required immediate surgery. Trapped in the remote wilderness of Antarctica, where evacuation was impossible due to severe weather conditions, Rogozov faced a dire situation: the only way to save his life was to perform an appendectomy on himself.

On April 30, 1961, Rogozov prepared for the operation with meticulous care. Using local anesthesia, he enlisted the help of two colleagues, who handed him surgical instruments, held a mirror for better visibility, and adjusted the lighting. Despite the challenges of performing the procedure on himself, including battling pain, nausea, and the psychological stress of operating on his own body, Rogozov successfully removed his inflamed appendix in a grueling operation that lasted nearly two hours.

 

[pornoboy]

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[Alistair]

When ravens find a large deceased animal, they sometimes call to attract wolves, who then open up the carcass with their stronger jaws and teeth. This makes it easier for the ravens to access smaller scraps and leftover pieces. This relationship is considered mutualistic, as the wolves benefit from finding food, and the ravens get easier access to it.

 

[pornoboy]

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[Alistair]

70% of Canadians live south of Seattle, WA

 

[Alistair]

Not only can a starfish regrow a limb, a starfish limb can regrow a body. You can cut a starfish in half and grow 2 starfish

 

[Alistair]

 

[Kulindahr]

 

[pornoboy]

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[Alistair]

Kilroy was here! What an interesting story of the origins.

https://nicholassabalos.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F137451415983

 

[LilBit]

In French, a pie chart is called "un camembert."

 

[pigface]

Kilroy was here! What an interesting story of the origins.

https://nicholassabalos.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F137451415983

And referenced in the 80s Styx song "Mr Roboto"

 

[Kulindahr]

2025 is a perfect square -- in fact it is (20 + 25)^2. Also, (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6+ 7 + 8 + 9)^2 = 2025.
People born in 1980 are thus x years old in the year x^2.

1^3 + 2^3 + 3^3 + 4^3 + 5^3 + 6^3 + 7^3 + 8^3 + 9^3 = 2025.

1^6 * 3^4 * 5^2 * 7^0 = 2025.

Oh -- it's also a triangular number.

 

[Kulindahr]

15% of the value of global GDP flows through VISA card transactions.

 

[pornoboy]

Approx. 80% of all ginger cats are male,
as there are far less variables involved.
Also, ginger males can come from red, calico and tortoiseshell mothers,
whereas females need to have one fully red father and the mother will have to be red, calico or tortoiseshell.​

 

[Kulindahr]

^ Genetics is fun.

 

[Kulindahr]

Over half of all the lakes in the world are in Canada.

 

[Alistair]

 

[Dobson73]

Ugh...they use camera enforcement in Finland? I thought it was just a USA thing. I hate the model, as I am still of the belief that a traffic ticket should only be given by an LEO (law enforcement officer). I know that I never received any speeding tickets in any foreign countries via camera, including in the modern countries of Canada and Australia and five European countries. The ones besides Canada were in 2015 or later, and my amount of driving added to about 4,500 miles. I also did about 880 miles of driving in Uruguay around that time, but I wouldn't expect cameras there.

Cameras are used extensively throughout Australia.

 

[Alistair]

During World War Il, Mexican workers played a crucial role in supporting American factories and the economy. The Bracero Program (1942) brought millions of Mexican men to the U.S. to address labor shortages, particularly in agriculture and railroads. Mexican American women also contributed by working in factories and shipyards, producing aircraft, munitions, and other wartime supplies. Despite facing discrimination, lower pay than white counterparts and poor conditions, their labor was essential to maintaining wartime production. Additionally, Mexico provided raw materials that further supported U.S. industries, strengthening both nations' economies during the war.