A whale known as “the world’s loneliest whale” is the only one known to produce “songs” at 52Hz. Although the sonic signature is that of a whale, the frequency is unique in no other whale uses it to answer back. His songs were first detected in 1992. A 50-day search for him will start this Fall.
In the 1500’s Russia had a mentally disabled Tsar who enjoyed nothing more in life than ringing bells and whose mismanagement led to the 15 year Time of Troubles. But they loved and respected him anyway.
As late as 1850 doctors had little respect and parents joked that if a son failed at everything Else he “could always become a doctor”
Before being stationed in Antarctica Australian physicians have their appendix removed to ensure they do not get appendicitis.
The schizophrenic artist Mary Barnes discovered her talent while undergoing treatment at Kingsley Hall during which she was encouraged to regress to a childlike state and paint on the walls with her feces. When they needed a solution for the smell, they decided to give her paint.
“Huh?” is a universal word and is found in roughly the same form and function in spoken languages across the globe.
