Some really good news, which actually is nice to know:
Last year 118 people were killed in traffic accidents in Norway. We have to go 60 years back in time to see a lower number. I remember back in the 60's more than 500 people were killed each year. Taking into account that the number of cars on the road today is much, much, MUCH higher, this is really an improvement.
I suppose we see smilar numbers in other countries.
There are of course many factors contributing to this, better, more safe cars, better roads, speed limits, airbags. But I think the most important factor is probably seat belts.
BTW: 118 in total means that 2,4 pr 100.000 were killed.
pibbur who also would like to mention that "Airbag" is the name of a Norwegian prog rock band.
You really choose a bad way to report those "good news" Pibbur.
Good news: 115 people killed…… I think you should add a Only.. before that.
When I was a child, back in the prehistoric era, they had to fill a cavity in a baby tooth. They did so WITHOUT anesthetic. They thought children didn't need it. Do you believe it?
Great, a topic about dentistry!
What happened to you, Thrasher, it must have been another dark dentist, and I can not 'top' that experience, but here's my contribution:
Me, I think dental surgeons are worse than the average dentist. They're butchers. Several years ago one removed my 4 wisdom teeth at the same time, After he had finished I left shaking all over, could not stop. Yesterday, when I saw my dentist, who changed an old filling that was put there after the butcher's evil work (his devilish instrument darted out*) my dentist told me it is forbidden to change all four at the same time, risk of suffocating or something.
Yes.* have to trust the dictionary on this one
Usually I don't mind dentists, except when I get a anaesthetic. Sure, in my case that means the treatment will be unbearable, so my dentist does not give me the choice then, but my, how I hate dental anaesthetics.
O, and I hate the person that is removing the plaque, more than the dentist (dental hygienist).
You are forgiven. We are talking about dentists here.Please, don't get me wrong, I am not a hateful person.
Normally they come between lvl 18 and 24, when you're grown up and presumably. wise.Anybody an idea why these four back teeth are called wisdom teeth? Are you supposed to make sense by the time you get them? I got mine real late.
Of course. There is a reason for seeking that particiular education. There's also an element of revenge. After all they are the ones that with a small margin were just not good enough for med school.I'm convinced that all dentists are sadists (whether they know it or not).
Ever seen the series My Family? It is a British comedy, the father of the family is a grumpy dentist who feels dentists are failures when compared to doctors.Of course. There is a reason for seeking that particiular education. There's also an element of revenge. After all they are the ones that with a small margin were just not good enough for med school.
Pibbur who is not revengeful.
Ever seen the series My Family? It is a British comedy, the father of the family is a grumpy dentist who feels dentists are failures when compared to doctors.