researchers cut holes in the sides of cows called “cannulas,’ effectively leaving an open wound in a cow’s body for life. The window into the cow, meant for research purposes, allows farmers to physically reach inside the animal’s stomach to analyse the contents. Does a trocar hurt the cow? ItRead More →
Lonzo Ball will miss his third game running on Monday as the Pelicans take on the Kings. Ball remains out with a sore left hip flexor, an injury that has kept him out three straight games, including Monday. Was Zion injured? It was revealed during the team’s media day thatRead More →
While TV shows and movies have wildly exaggerated blood stem cell donation—especially bone marrow donation—as something scary, the reality is much less dramatic. Discomfort during recovery varies from person to person. Side effects may include back pain, fatigue, headache or bruising for a few days or weeks. How long doesRead More →
Most sources will answer “no” because the bug’s mandibles are meant for chewing and not inflicting a bite in self-defense. They jump in self-defense. But if a spider cricket lands on your skin, they can start gnawing, which will cause pain. I have a friend who described their gnawing biteRead More →
In general, bumblebees are peaceful insects and will only sting when they feel cornered or when their hive is disturbed. When a bumblebee stings, it injects a venom into its victim. Only female bumblebees (queens and workers) have a sting; male bumblebees (drones) do not. Can bumblebees sting you? Bumblebees,Read More →
It does no significant damage. It will rough up the bark a little bit. It kind of depends on the type of tree you are climbing. It bites into soft bark more. How do you know if a tree stand is safe? Check for an expiration date on your harnessRead More →
Many dogs howl when stimulated by certain high pitched sounds like sirens and music, or in response to another dog’s vocalizations. Howling acknowledges that they hear the sound and express their readiness to respond or desire to join in the action. Are dogs sad when howls? Dogs howl to attractRead More →
Aneurysm Symptoms A feeling of throbbing in the area of the aneurysm. Pain in your chest, back, jaw, neck, upper back or the side of your abdomen (for aortic aneurysm) Steady, gnawing pain in your abdomen (for aortic, mesenteric, or splenic aneurysm) How fast does a splenic aneurysm grow? TheRead More →
The femoral artery is the major blood vessel supplying blood to your legs. It’s in your upper thigh, right near your groin. Is there a major artery in your foot? Plantar arteries: The plantar arteries—lateral, medial, and deep—form a looping web of arteries across the foot and down through eachRead More →
Dip a rag in an eyeglass cleaner that contains alcohol. Rub the alcohol into the adhesive to loosen it, but avoid spreading it beyond the adhesive because it may damage the paint. Continue to to rub until all the adhesive is gone. Is 3M adhesive safe on paint? Our 3M™Read More →