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Damn Cool Pics

Damn Cool Pics


Boo And Buddy Make A Cute Couple

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 01:46 PM PDT

You know your dogs are cute when they make a better couple than most humans do.























The Coolest Custom Shift Knobs On The Planet

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 12:41 PM PDT

If you're going to shift then you need to do it in style.

















Lolita Richi Just Another Living Doll From Russia

Posted: 07 Jul 2014 08:58 PM PDT

Lolita Richi looks like a real life doll. We can't figure out if it's cute or creepy.


















Surgical Tools You Want To Stay Away From

Posted: 07 Jul 2014 08:38 PM PDT

Surgical tools have come a long way. We're willing to bet that if these instruments were still used today, no one would be willing to have surgery.

Amputation Knife (1700s): These sharp knives were used for amputations during the 18th century. They were typically curved so that surgeons could cut through the skin and muscle before the bone was cut with a saw.



Amputation Saw (1600s): Some surgeons had decorated, fancy amputation/bone saws such as this… but sometimes the extra details and carvings were a breeding ground for bacteria.



Arrow Remover (1500s): It is thought that this strange-looking tool was inserted into a wound in a contracted position. Then, the central shaft was used to grab an arrow. The blades were then expanded so that the arrow head wouldn't rip out the flesh on its way out.



Artificial Leech (1800s): Bloodletting was a popular treatment for a range of medical conditions. In 1840 the artificial leech was created and was used frequently in eye and ear surgery. The rotating blades would pierce the skin and the tube would suck up the patient's blood like a syringe.



Bullet Extractor (1500s): These extractors could reach bullets embedded deeply in a patient's body. Pulling out a bullet was sometimes risky and could result in more injury, but was common practice.



Cervical Dilator (1800s): This could be used to dilate a woman's cervix during labor. You could determine the amount of dilation with the measurement scale on the handle. Doctors stopped using these because they would often cause the cervix to tear.



Circumcision Knife (1770s): Ritual circumcision common, but tools like this sharp European knife from the 18th century make it seem like a brutal and archaic practice.



Ecraseur (1870s): This tool was used to remove hemorrhoids, uterine tumors or ovarian tumors by severing them. The chain was looped over the mass and tightened using the ratchet, stopping the circulation of blood to the area.



Hemorrhoid Forceps (1800s): To remove a hemorrhoid, these forceps were used to grasp it and apply pressure to stop the blood supply. As a result, the hemorrhoid would usually fall off.



Hernia Tool (1850s): This tool was used after hernias were corrected. It would be inserted into the body near the affected area and left there for a short amount of time. The tool would help encourage the formation of scar tissue, holding the hernia in.



Hirtz Compass (1915): This compass could used to be locate bullets within a body, using trajectory formulas, so that they could be removed with precision.



Hysterotome/Metrotome (1860s-90s): This hysterotome (or metrotome) was used to amputate the cervix during a hysterectomy.



Lithotome (1740s-1830s): In order to remove bladder stones, the bladder would need to be cut and doctors would use a lithotome to do it. The shaft contained a hidden blade that was inserted into the bladder and then released using a spring handle.



Mouth Gag (1880s-1910s): This wooden, screw-shaped mouth gag wasn't used to silence patients. It would be inserted into an unconscious patient's mouth to ensure their airway was open.



Scarificator (1910s-20s): Scarificators were used in bloodletting, to help draw out the blood. The spring-loaded blades in this device would cut the skin and then the device would be warmed to encourage blood flow.



Skull Saw (1830s-60s): To access the brain, this hand-cranked skull saw would be used to cut through the cranium.



Tobacco Smoke Enema (1750s-1810s): This kit would be used to infuse tobacco smoke into a patient's rectum. It was used primarily the resuscitation of drowning victims. The warmth of the smoke was thought to promote respiration.



Tonsil Guillotine (1860s): To remove tonsils, this tool was used. It's like a small guillotine. The blades would slice off the infected tonsils, but would often cause hemorrhaging and would leave tonsil remnants in the throat.



Trephine (1800s): The trephine basically was a hand-powered drill with a cylindrical blade, used to bore into the skull. The spike in the center would hold the instrument still while cutting.



Vaginal Speculum (1600s): Specula have been used for thousands of years by doctors, mainly so that they could examine a woman's vaginal area. This 17th century European example is ornate and intimidating, but is similar to the specula used today.

"The Bear Is Loose" (Again)

 
Here's what's going on at the White House today.
 
 
 
 
 
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"The Bear Is Loose" (Again)

For the past few years, whenever President Obama breaks out of the bubble, shakes off his schedule, and does something unexpected, senior advisors say, "the bear is loose."

Lately, the bear has been loose a lot, and this week is no different: The President is hitting the road on a three-day trip to Colorado and Texas, where he will meet with Americans who've written him letters about their challenges and successes.

Learn more about the President's trip and follow along this week.

President Barack Obama has lunch with Rebekah Erler at Matt's Bar in Minneapolis.

President Barack Obama has lunch with Rebekah Erler at Matt's Bar in Minneapolis, Minn., June 26, 2014. Erler is a 36-year-old working wife and mother of two pre-school aged boys who had written the President a letter about economic difficulties. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)


 
 
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States Lead on Minimum Wage. Is Congress Listening?

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Here's What You Missed: Fourth of July at the White House

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The Big Picture: This Month's Jobs Numbers

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  Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

11:00 AM: The President meets with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen; the Vice President also attends

12:45 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest

2:00 PM: The President and the First Lady host the Diplomatic Corps Reception

4:20 PM: The President departs the White House

4:35 PM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews

7:55 PM: The President arrives Denver, Colorado


 

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