Articles by Bradley Allf

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Stories shared by this traveler.

Like needles, medical leeches can be used only once. After they've done their job, they're thanked for their service, given a lethal dose of ethanol, and incinerated as "medical waste."

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The Leech's Journey, From Welsh Lab to American Hospitals

Disgusting? Sure. But invaluable in today's post-surgical ward.

After a multi-year burial in horse manure, Stumpy was excavated, scrubbed with soap, and brought to the Museum where she was later put on display.

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Why a Local Museum Keeps Burying Whales Under Raleigh, North Carolina

It mostly has to do with grease.