Did you know? Trivial Facts Thread

[Tank]

Did you know that Tanks originally came in genders Male and Female?
    

During the First World War, the British Mark 1 tank was armed either with guns or machine guns. If it was fitted with two 6-pounder guns, it was called 'Male tank'; if it was fitted with machine guns only, it was called 'Female Tank'. So, the term 'Male Tank' has no significance other than to distinguish this tank from a Female Tank.

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[SSY]

Henrietta Lacks, was a lady treated for cervical cancer, some of her cells were removed, they were found to be an "immortal" line, and thus found a use as cell cultures.

More than 50 million tonnes of Henrietta's cells have been grown since she died, while their use is acknowledged in more than 60,000 scientific papers, with 10 new studies added to the list every day.

Impressive legacy, it could be argued she has contributed more to medical science than any other.
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[Tank]

Henrietta Lacks, was a lady treated for cervical cancer, some of her cells were removed, they were found to be an "immortal" line, and thus found a use as cell cultures.

More than 50 million tonnes of Henrietta's cells have been grown since she died, while their use is acknowledged in more than 60,000 scientific papers, with 10 new studies added to the list every day.

Impressive legacy, it could be argued she has contributed more to medical science than any other.
Wiki

Good lord! How fascinating!

I wonder if in years to come they could fix the gene issues and then clone a cell? I'm sure the technology will come at some point but would the clone just be a curiosity? Who remembers who Louise Brown is nowadays?

[Thumpalumpacus]

I do, without Googling.  I remember the thinking that her birth prompted in me.