SphericalBitch2020

SphericalBitch2020 t1_j6bkuy0 wrote

Reply to A woman goes to the doctor by Nl_003

Another doctor, doctor joke....

A man goes into doctors surgery with a frog sitting on his forehead.

What can I do for you, sir? asks the doctor.

A week ago, I got a pimple on my bum and now see what it has grown into, said the frog.

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SphericalBitch2020 t1_j66to3f wrote

Reply to TIL Nigeria is the third largest Guinness drinking nation, followed By the USA by exporterofgold

While I have never been to Nigeria and can't vouch for their sorghum beers tasting like stout. They traditionally brewed various foodstuffs in iron pots with resulting richly tasting liquid. Because of the amount of iron absorbed into the slightly acid fermented product, the risks of iron overload are real, plus liver cancer.

I just wonder if this traditional habit explains their liking for Guinness?

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-beer-idAFKBN2F710A

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2021.672410/full

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SphericalBitch2020 t1_j5ndxi2 wrote

Reply to TIL that electroshock therapy devices in the 19th century “helped” with toothaches. by atrailofdisasters

This has reminded me of the Melzack & Wall gate theory of pain control..... is an interesting topic to read about.... and explains.why rubbing a bruised area brings relief to many. Acupressure may be explained by this.

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-gate-control-theory-2795208

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/gate-control-theory#:~:text=The%20gate%2Dcontrol%20theory%20(Melzack,delta%20and%20C%2D)%20fibres.

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SphericalBitch2020 t1_j48lsty wrote

Reply to TIL that fish skin is used as wound dressing for severe burn injuries, leading to fast and very effective healing. by firesparxx

I recall assisting in a gynaecology operation when we had delivery of amniotic membranes from our neighbouring obstetrics ward. These were used to line our operation patient's vaginal vault cavity as she had vulvovaginal cancer. The treatment was a success, although I had moved in my medical rotation and never found out if she was cured. All we wanted was a lining tissue to cover the raw wound surfaces to allow closure without deep internal suturing. There was thus no concern re allograft rejection. The surgeon, a Mr G Smart, believed that placental tissues were somehow protected from being rejected by the patient's immune cells. Pretty innovative thinking.

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SphericalBitch2020 t1_j1ol68t wrote

Reply to comment by NewEnglandRoastBeef in TIL Why Dog Paws Smell Like Fritos. Even the cleanest, healthiest pooch has trillions of bacteria and fungi living on their skin. That yeasty, corn chip smell is actually a normal byproduct of harmless bacteria, usually Proteus or Pseudomonas, both of which are naturally present in our environment. by Rossknight65

My bulldog has lovely smelling ears as well as toes. She's only ever done 2 rancid farts both after Brussels sprouts..

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SphericalBitch2020 t1_j1oklbv wrote

Reply to comment by Ashiro in TIL Why Dog Paws Smell Like Fritos. Even the cleanest, healthiest pooch has trillions of bacteria and fungi living on their skin. That yeasty, corn chip smell is actually a normal byproduct of harmless bacteria, usually Proteus or Pseudomonas, both of which are naturally present in our environment. by Rossknight65

There is a very pleasant umami sort of smell on my bully's paw pads. Lovely!

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