Fernet, an Italian bitter liqueur not widely consumed or known globally, found an ardent fanbase in Argentina, where it's extremely popular despite its bitter taste.
The first artificial heart was named 'Jarvik-7' and was successfully transplanted in 1982.
The world's smallest pacemaker was invented by Medtronic, and it is only the size of a vitamin capsule.
The Da Vinci Surgical System, a complex medical robot, does not operate on its own. It is fully controlled by a surgeon from a console.
The first artificial body part was a false leg, designed by Ambroise Pare in 16th Century.
There's a common misconception that one must be proficient in math to be an effective coder. This is not entirely true.
Whitewall tires, commonly associated with classic cars, were not designed for style but for practical reasons.
There is a pill that contains a tiny sensor which can communicate information to the doctors after it has been consumed.
The stethoscope, one of the most commonly used medical devices today, was invented out of a need for modesty.
The first remote surgery was performed by a robot
The first pacemakers were not implantable but rather were large, external devices that were carried around.
The very first camera took about eight hours to take a single photograph.
Surgical tools have been in use since ancient times, the oldest surgical tool is believed to be from 25,000 BC.
The first computer mouse was made of wood.
CAPTCHA not only verifies user authenticity, but also helps digitize old books.
The term 'computer bug' originated when a moth interfered with the workings of an early computer.
The design of the QWERTY keyboard we use today was made to slow down typists and prevent typewriter jamming.
Ada Lovelace, in the 19th century, is recognized as the first computer programmer worldwide
The first form of laser vision correction took place not in the 21st century, but in Greece, during the Roman Empire.
The concept of laser surgeries was initially inspired by the science fiction franchise, Star Wars.
Geckos can detach their tails to distract predators
There is a light bulb in Livermore, California that has been continuously on since 1901.
Pigeons are one of the few species that can pass the 'mirror test' - a test of self-recognition.
There's a species of monkey that sneezes often when it rains.
Bananas are not grown on trees, they are actually the world's tallest herbaceous plant.
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