Mildly interesting
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Centuries worth at that. How many old Roman coins though? Or Roman armor with a skeleton in it for that matter?
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Nixon’s Funeral, 1994.
If a similar photo were done for Carter, Clinton would now be on the opposite end of the line.
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"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08
The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.
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@George-K said in Mildly interesting:
Jack it up.
Seems like the use case is limited to vehicles with a double axle.
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Catgut suture is a type of absorbable surgical suture traditionally made from the natural fibers of animal intestines, primarily the submucosal layer of sheep or goat intestines. Despite its name, it is not made from the intestines of cats.
Key Features of Catgut Sutures:
1 Absorbable:- Catgut sutures are gradually broken down and absorbed by the body over time through enzymatic action. This eliminates the need for suture removal.
2 Types:
- Plain Catgut: Absorbed relatively quickly, typically within 7–10 days.
- Chromic Catgut: Treated with chromium salts to delay absorption and increase durability. Lasts approximately 21–28 days.
3 Uses:
- Commonly used in soft tissue approximation, ligation, and surgeries where long-term tensile strength is not required.
- Often used in gynecological, gastrointestinal, and pediatric procedures.
4 Advantages:
- Biodegradable and absorbed naturally.
- Minimizes the need for follow-up removal surgeries.
5 Disadvantages:
- Can cause an inflammatory reaction in some individuals due to its natural origin.
- Loses tensile strength relatively quickly.
- Sterility and uniformity can be less predictable compared to synthetic sutures.
Today, catgut sutures are less commonly used due to the availability of synthetic alternatives, like polyglactin (Vicryl) or polyglycolic acid sutures, which offer more consistent performance and fewer risks of tissue reaction.
