POISON THAT KILLS MEN
Once upon a time a beautiful girl got tired of her marriage life and wanted to murder her spouse. One morning she ran to her mother and say to her…
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They have different functions depending on the area of the body. On the head, they protect against solar radiation and the cold. On the eyebrows, they prevent sweat from getting…
On October 20, 1986, one of the worst air disasters in history occurred, not so much for the number of victims, which in any case stands at around 70 people, but mainly for the reason that caused it
The flight departed from Sverdlovsk with an expected arrival in Grozny, but near the airport of Samara, where a stopover was planned, the commander Kliuyev made a bet with the…
Why does my doctor examine my pelvic area every time I see him?
Why does he, indeed. We personally know a urologist who performs digital vaginal examinations (DVEs) on all his female patients, regardless of age (and yes, you read that right), on any single consultation. It…
When my younger brother and I were teenagers
When my younger brother and I were teenagers, we worked during summer at a fancy restaurant far from home. We cleaned tables there. One very busy night, the manager asked…
Butt Naked – Why Humans Lost Most of Their Body Hair
Compared to our sisters and brothers in the animal kingdom, humans are gloriously naked, when they are naked. The drastic reduction of hair on our bodies is nothing less than…
When are elephants the most dangerous?
Elephants are most dangerous in two situations. First one: male elephant in the musth. Male elephant with tar like liquid (temporin) on the sides of the head. That liquid comes…
The Number That Changed Everything
The patient was a lively, middle-aged man with an easy smile and a confident way of speaking. He looked healthy, energetic—someone who seemed untouched by serious illness. He had come…
“I’m Glad This Will Be Over Soon”: A Doctor’s First Encounter With Fournier’s Gangrene
Two years ago, my girlfriend Freya, a urologist, came home from work visibly shaken. She told me about a patient she had seen that day—a case that was shocking, heartbreaking,…
A Small Act of Kindness That Meant Everything
My husband probably won’t be thrilled that I’m sharing this, but some moments are just too beautiful to keep to yourself. Tonight, we were at Walmart, standing in line to…