New Metal Bear Tooth Is World’s Largest Crown

A bear named Tundra has become the owner of the largest dental crown in history. Brown bear Tundra has received the largest dental crown ever installed, officials at the Lake Superior Zoo in Minnesota said. The bear had broken one…

Diagnostic dilemma: Shingles punches hole in man’s bladder

Urinary retention is a rare complication of shingles. (Image credit: ugurhan via Getty Images) Patient: 77-year-old male from China. Symptoms: Seven hours before admission, the patient developed shortness of breath, abdominal pain, and “obvious” bloating, meaning his abdomen looked very…

Common parasite decapitates human sperm

Toxoplasma has the ability to invade the reproductive system. (Image credit: wildpixel via Getty Images) Male fertility rates have declined significantly over the past 50 years. A 1992 study found a steady decline in both sperm quantity and quality since…

5,600-Year-Old Mummy Redefines Ancient Egyptian Embalming

This mummy, known as “Fred,” confirms that the Egyptians practiced embalming for 1,500 years longer than scientists thought. Wikimedia Commons The Turin mummy is approximately 5,600 years old and was initially considered unique in its preservation. Fred was thought to…

Finger bone is earliest evidence of humans outside Africa

This fossil find may indicate a completely different direction in the development of human civilization. Sourse: www.allthatsinteresting.com Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Name  * Email  * Add Comment * Save my name, email, and…