Imagine this: it's January in Minnesota, and you're out on the ice, fishing. Suddenly, you spot something unusual in the sky. This isn't just any ordinary sighting; it's something that has sparked curiosity and speculation among locals. On January 8th, a Minnesotan was enjoying a day of ice
Picture this: a knee replacement that lets you move just like before. Imagine the cool science behind how doctors make this happen. Let's dive into this by talking about a line that runs through your knee called 'the transepicondylar axis'. This line is key to aligning the femoral component rotation
Imagine a shoulder with a hole in it that's too big to stitch back together in its own way. It is because the rotator cuff tendons are either in poor shape, or have been stretched and damaged. This can cause big problems, like making the arm bone move around in the wrong way. It makes th
Last year, the FDA in America announced a serious warning about some potato chips. The chips in question were Lay's Classic Potato Chips, which had a hidden ingredient: milk. This was dangerous news for people with severe milk allergies. Eating even one chip could trigger a deadly reaction. The FDA
On a cold Christmas morning in 2024, Estonia's power supply took a hit. The Estlink 2 cable, connecting them to Finland, unexpectedly failed. This left Estonia with only one operational cable, losing nearly two-thirds of its power supply. Although it didn't disrupt services immediately, experts fear
Everyone's talking about artificial sweeteners these days. They're supposed to replace sugar without the weight gain, but what's really happening inside your gut? Let's dive into the science! First off, these sweeteners are everywhere. From diet sodas to sugar-free snacks, they're meant to appease
Have you ever had an ACL reconstruction? Some people still feel like their knee isn't quite right. They might feel a slight spin or rotation that's not normal. This study looked at people who had a simple ACL surgery but still had some minor rotation problems. The doctors tried an extra procedure to
After a relatively mild start to the winter season, Minnesota and Wisconsin might finally be in for some heavy snowfall. Weather analysts are predicting a significant change in weather for the first week of February. A recent forecast from a popular Midwest Weather page on Facebook has sparked some
Imagine this: a crucial communication cable connecting Sweden and Latvia gets damaged under the Baltic Sea. This isn't the first time such incidents have happened. In fact, it's part of a bigger pattern of suspected sabotage attempts. The Swedish authorities are taking this very seriously. They even
The very first 'Hockey Day Minnesota' happened back in 2007, with Lake of the Woods High School facing off against St. Paul Johnson on Baudette Bay. Fans gathered wherever they could to catch a glimpse of the game. Over the years, the event has moved around, from Phalen Park to Hermantown and even L
