Random stuff worth reading on the internet thread

Jeff Lebowski · 09-21-2026, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by Northwestcoug View Post

This is pretty cool. Stanford researchers prove in all practicality that the brain is two separate organs. And that the discovery has potential to better study degenerative disorders such as ALS and SMA.

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-ne...te-brains.html

I had a friend who had a son with a disability where the two sides of his brain were essentially disconnected. Only time I have ever heard of that. He had a lot of issues - eventually passed away at a young age.

Northwestcoug · 09-21-2026, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by Bo Diddley View Post

Having a hard time wrapping my brain around that.

Well yeah, even harder now that you have 2 brains trying to do it!

Bo Diddley · 09-21-2026, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by Northwestcoug View Post

This is pretty cool. Stanford researchers prove in all practicality that the brain is two separate organs. And that the discovery has potential to better study degenerative disorders such as ALS and SMA.

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-ne...te-brains.html

Having a hard time wrapping my brain around that.

Northwestcoug · 09-21-2026, 05:02 PM

This is pretty cool. Stanford researchers prove in all practicality that the brain is two separate organs. And that the discovery has potential to better study degenerative disorders such as ALS and SMA.

Human brain is two separate organs, Stanford Medicine-led research finds

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2026/09/two-separate-brains.html

Stanford Health Care delivers the highest levels of care and compassion. SHC treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, primary care issues, and many more.

BigPiney · 06-23-2026, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by Northwestcoug View Post

23 year old cured of sickle cell disease by edited stem cells. The first in Louisiana. Just the coolest thing.

https://www.fox8live.com/2026/06/23/...-cell-disease/

That makes me amazed and so happy.

Jeff Lebowski · 06-23-2026, 04:57 PM

That is amazing

Northwestcoug · 06-23-2026, 04:55 PM

23 year old cured of sickle cell disease by edited stem cells. The first in Louisiana. Just the coolest thing.

Daniel Cressy underwent the procedure at Manning Family Children’s Hospital. The disease is no longer active in his system.

Cressy said his dream of becoming a pilot was almost taken away from him because of the blood disorder. He said it was a two-year journey under the procedure, and he wants to pay that forward with his own nonprofit to help other people going through sickle cell treatment.

New Orleans man becomes first in Louisiana functionally cured of sickle cell disease

https://www.fox8live.com/2026/06/23/new-orleans-man-becomes-first-louisiana-functionally-cured-sickle-cell-disease/

Daniel Cressy, 23, underwent gene therapy at Manning Family Children’s Hospital.

falafel · 05-14-2026, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by PaloAltoCougar View Post

That one almost killed my wife, or so it seemed. She was laughing so hard i was worried about her breathing. She's fine. And still laughing. I also liked "Hey Bjorn, check this out!", and "By Odin's beard."

Hey Bjorn!

Northwestcoug · 05-14-2026, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post

Leif Erikson is one of my ancestors. Could be one of his I suppose.

Ooh let's crowd source for a DNA test!

Jeff Lebowski · 05-13-2026, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by PaloAltoCougar View Post

That one almost killed my wife, or so it seemed. She was laughing so hard i was worried about her breathing. She's fine. And still laughing. I also liked "Hey Bjorn, check this out!", and "By Odin's beard."

Leif Erikson is one of my ancestors. Could be one of his I suppose.

PaloAltoCougar · 05-13-2026, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post

Loaf Erikson

That one almost killed my wife, or so it seemed. She was laughing so hard i was worried about her breathing. She's fine. And still laughing. I also liked "Hey Bjorn, check this out!", and "By Odin's beard."

Jeff Lebowski · 05-13-2026, 04:03 PM

Loaf Erikson

BigPiney · 05-13-2026, 10:36 AM

I can still see the original and the new link works as well. That is the kind of thing that killed Elvis.

chrisrenrut · 05-13-2026, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by PaloAltoCougar View Post

I'm sorry to give the foregoing post more attention that it deserves, but can anyone see the Instagram post I linked as part of that post? I could see it last night, but now i can't, and yet when I go to edit it to include the post, it shows the IG post as already there. This is elder abuse! Anyway, here's the link, again, for those who missed this important discovery. The fact i read the report last night when I was very tired may explain why I was laughing so hard.

historyfeelsthepodcast on Instagram: "This is one of the strangest and most revealing artifacts ever found from Viking Age England. The fossilized piece of human waste was discovered in York, England, where the Viking city of Jórvík once stood. At roughly eight inches long, it is considered the largest known human coprolite, which is part of why it became famous far beyond the world of archaeology. But the object is more than a historical punchline. Coprolites can preserve tiny details that written records never mention. Analysis of this specimen showed evidence of grains, meat, and intestinal parasites, offering a direct look at the diet and health of someone living more than a thousand years ago. It suggests a person eating coarse bread and protein while also dealing with the realities of poor sanitation. For archaeologists, an object like this helps bring the Viking world down to earth. It tells us not just about warriors, trade, and conquest, but about digestion, disease, food, and daily survival. Added fact: The coprolite was reportedly broken during handling and later repaired, which only added to its odd reputation as one of archaeology’s most memorable museum objects."

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYIGKYvkyJy/?igsh=MTUzbzY4am04bm94MA%3D%3D

71K likes, 2,922 comments - historyfeelsthepodcast on May 9, 2026: "This is one of the strangest and most revealing artifacts ever found from Viking Age England. The fossilized piece of human waste was discovered in York, England, where the Viking city of Jórvík once stood. At roughly eight inches long, it is considered the largest known human coprolite, which is part of why it became famous far beyond the world of archaeology. But the object is more than a historical punchline. Coprolites can preserve tiny details that written records never mention. Analysis of this specimen showed evidence of grains, meat, and intestinal parasites, offering a direct look at the diet and health of someone living more than a thousand years ago. It suggests a person eating coarse bread and protein while also dealing with the realities of poor sanitation. For archaeologists, an object like this helps bring the Viking world down to earth. It tells us not just about warriors, trade, and conquest, but about digestion, disease, food, and daily survival. Added fact: The coprolite was reportedly broken during handling and later repaired, which only added to its odd reputation as one of archaeology’s most memorable museum objects.".

The length is meh, but the girth is, uh, . . Impressive? That adjective might be a stretch. . .

PaloAltoCougar · 05-13-2026, 09:06 AM

I'm sorry to give the foregoing post more attention that it deserves, but can anyone see the Instagram post I linked as part of that post? I could see it last night, but now i can't, and yet when I go to edit it to include the post, it shows the IG post as already there. This is elder abuse! Anyway, here's the link, again, for those who missed this important discovery. The fact i read the report last night when I was very tired may explain why I was laughing so hard.

historyfeelsthepodcast on Instagram: "This is one of the strangest and most revealing artifacts ever found from Viking Age England. The fossilized piece of human waste was discovered in York, England, where the Viking city of Jórvík once stood. At roughly eight inches long, it is considered the largest known human coprolite, which is part of why it became famous far beyond the world of archaeology. But the object is more than a historical punchline. Coprolites can preserve tiny details that written records never mention. Analysis of this specimen showed evidence of grains, meat, and intestinal parasites, offering a direct look at the diet and health of someone living more than a thousand years ago. It suggests a person eating coarse bread and protein while also dealing with the realities of poor sanitation. For archaeologists, an object like this helps bring the Viking world down to earth. It tells us not just about warriors, trade, and conquest, but about digestion, disease, food, and daily survival. Added fact: The coprolite was reportedly broken during handling and later repaired, which only added to its odd reputation as one of archaeology’s most memorable museum objects."

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYIGKYvkyJy/?igsh=MTUzbzY4am04bm94MA%3D%3D

71K likes, 2,922 comments - historyfeelsthepodcast on May 9, 2026: "This is one of the strangest and most revealing artifacts ever found from Viking Age England. The fossilized piece of human waste was discovered in York, England, where the Viking city of Jórvík once stood. At roughly eight inches long, it is considered the largest known human coprolite, which is part of why it became famous far beyond the world of archaeology. But the object is more than a historical punchline. Coprolites can preserve tiny details that written records never mention. Analysis of this specimen showed evidence of grains, meat, and intestinal parasites, offering a direct look at the diet and health of someone living more than a thousand years ago. It suggests a person eating coarse bread and protein while also dealing with the realities of poor sanitation. For archaeologists, an object like this helps bring the Viking world down to earth. It tells us not just about warriors, trade, and conquest, but about digestion, disease, food, and daily survival. Added fact: The coprolite was reportedly broken during handling and later repaired, which only added to its odd reputation as one of archaeology’s most memorable museum objects.".

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