It’s a traffic control system designed to give emergency vehicles the green light — literally. That device is called an Opticom™, made by Global Traffic Technologies (GTT). Here’s how it works: Emergency vehicles are equipped with an emitter, which sends out a visible or infrared strobe signal. Traffic intersections have an Opticom receiver, mounted near … Read more
What is onychogryphosis? Onychogryphosis, also known as ram’s horn nail, is a nail disorder resulting from slow nail plate growth. It is characterised by an opaque, yellow-brown thickening of the nail plate with elongation and increased curvature [1,2]. Who gets onychogryphosis? There have been a few reports of congenital onychogryphosis, and onychogryphosis can be seen in a number of rare genodermatoses. Acquired onychogryphosis is … Read more
What are these crumbs in my bed? White/clear tiny crystal shaped. Looks like salt but isn’t salt. It does look like superabsorbent polymer used in nappies though, especially since they expanded and turned into a jelly consistency. Could a dry one have ripped open or been defective so it leaked out elsewhere in the house … Read more
I simply cannot get this out of my mind. Went camping last weekend in BLM area (Northeast WA State). As we were looking for a spot, we came across this…. something…??? I thought it was insulation at first and got out to check. Not insulation. This log of fleshy disgusting whateverness. There was no smell, … Read more
This came out of the same shell as egg number 2 That’s a lash egg. A very small egg with a very thin shell, from what I think. I can’t imagine what that is!!! But I wouldn’t eat it. That would make me crazy. Are you nearby a university with a biology lab? Or maybe … Read more
If this actually did come out of mother’s mouth, that indicates a severe roundworm infection. These worms live in the intestines so to vomit one up there needs to be a very high worm burden. Thankfully roundworm infections are very treatable. Going to a doctor would be the best bet but if that isn’t an option, … Read more
Puss moth caterpillars rarely cause serious damage to trees; however they can pose a health hazard to children and gardeners. Intense, throbbing pain develops immediately or within five minutes of contact with the caterpillar. Stings on the arm may also result in pain in the axillary (armpit) region. Erythematous (blood-colored) spots may appear at the … Read more
Answered by u/Pavotine: That’s an anti-personnel mine. Do not mess with it and inform the relevant authorities. I am always amazed at how much unexploded or discarded weapons end up on this sub. Answered by u/Davis_o_the_Glen: Former Jugoslavian PMR-2A, with what looks like a UPMR-2 fuze. The exact designation is not relevant. It’s an unexploded … Read more
In a remarkable turn of events, a collector in Fresno, California struck gold by nabbing a vintage photograph for a mere two bucks – a seemingly worthless piece turned into a potential goldmine. The twist? The photo features none other than the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid, nonchalantly engaged in a game of croquet. The … Read more
Fabulous antique early Victorian chatelaine aide memoir from mid 1800s. Made of sheets of bone, it would have hung on a lady’s chatalaine chain or been kept securely in her pocket and she would have used it to make note and appointments for the week to come. It has 6 pages for the days Monday … Read more
