https://xkcd.com/2929

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While it seemed like a fun prank at the time, I realize my prank fire extinguishers full of leaded gasoline were a mistake.

  • FMT99@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    I was under the impression that bloodletting could in some cases actually be beneficial.

    • Mostly_Gristle@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      Yeah, for people with hemochromatosis (too much iron in the blood) the main treatment is still bloodletting.

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      6 months ago

      Yeah, it’s still practiced. But the whole four humors thing is a bit old hat.

      I think there’s a few of these misplaced. Heelys>transition lens.

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      6 months ago

      Didn’t Paul McCartney write a song about blood letting?

      🎵if this ever-changing world in which we’re living makes you give in to need… Live and let bleed!🎵