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3.65 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this one. It hooked me from page one and I devoured it whenever I found spare time.
The human capacity for mischief, misadventure and downright idiocy is apparently a trait that progress cannot eradicate.
The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth is a gathering of stories from history that suspend belief in some cases or in some cases just show the strength of the human body. Many of these cases have been documented in medical journals, although some passed through word of mouth and are largely believed to be tall tales, which are included in their own section.
Super-mesenteric-vein-expia-thrombosis, the Clinical Sequelae Can Be Quite Atrocious”—the improbable title of an article about a serious complication of appendicitis.
Thomas Morris provides a humorous narration that I enjoyed even more than the stories about humans who survived eating knives or bullets through the head.
And more importantly, the correct answer to the question “Can you swallow more knives?” is never “All the knives aboard the ship.”
Highly recommended as a humorous but interesting read. If not just to remind you of how lucky we are to live in a time where enemas and bleedings are not the answer to EVERYTHING and anesthetic and anesthesia exist.
The human capacity for mischief, misadventure and downright idiocy is apparently a trait that progress cannot eradicate.
The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth is a gathering of stories from history that suspend belief in some cases or in some cases just show the strength of the human body. Many of these cases have been documented in medical journals, although some passed through word of mouth and are largely believed to be tall tales, which are included in their own section.
Super-mesenteric-vein-expia-thrombosis, the Clinical Sequelae Can Be Quite Atrocious”—the improbable title of an article about a serious complication of appendicitis.
Thomas Morris provides a humorous narration that I enjoyed even more than the stories about humans who survived eating knives or bullets through the head.
And more importantly, the correct answer to the question “Can you swallow more knives?” is never “All the knives aboard the ship.”
Highly recommended as a humorous but interesting read. If not just to remind you of how lucky we are to live in a time where enemas and bleedings are not the answer to EVERYTHING and anesthetic and anesthesia exist.
This book was cute - as cute as it could be considering the graphic material. It did feel a little odd, like a blog? It was quick read, fascinating stories, and overall well written (even with the at times cringy humor).
A lot of interesting stories in this collecting. The writing was a bit dry and the “funny” quips were more annoying than anything else.
An absolutely fascinating journey through a couple centuries’ evolution in health/medical needs, diagnoses, and “treatments.”
Some are downright terrifying, while other are “laugh out loud” amusing.
Technically, the text of the book (hardcover edition) ends on p.330, followed by source citations and index.
Be amazed! Be astounded! Be ready to thank your doctor for the progress they get to enjoy.
Some are downright terrifying, while other are “laugh out loud” amusing.
Technically, the text of the book (hardcover edition) ends on p.330, followed by source citations and index.
Be amazed! Be astounded! Be ready to thank your doctor for the progress they get to enjoy.
There are some really neat stories in here, but it's loosely strung together by the author's personal thoughts. It's really just a big novelty book, but a source of entertainment nonetheless.
Delightfully bizarre and engrossingly weird. A great gift choice for someone hard to buy for - that is, as long as they don't have a weak stomach!
My only wish is that the ending hadn't petered out. If it had stuck the landing, that would have rounded out the book very well.
My only wish is that the ending hadn't petered out. If it had stuck the landing, that would have rounded out the book very well.
The author’s approach to the material can be summed up by two parenthetical remarks contained in one short sentence: “(known technically as a sequestrum)” and “(yuck).”
On the whole, this collection of case narratives tends more toward Ripley’s Believe It Or Not than academic medical history. That being said, the historical notes that are included are sound (if not nuanced or fully contextualized). He’s collected some excellent cases for the casual reader, suitable for your weirder cocktail parties.
On the whole, this collection of case narratives tends more toward Ripley’s Believe It Or Not than academic medical history. That being said, the historical notes that are included are sound (if not nuanced or fully contextualized). He’s collected some excellent cases for the casual reader, suitable for your weirder cocktail parties.
This was delightful! I'm taking a few points off because the exploding teeth mystery was maybe the lamest one in the book. The guy who sliced his penis in two was much more compelling.