There is one spot in the head (I think it’s right between the eyes, but don’t quote me) where that happens. I remember a couple decades ago, a boy in my city got shot in the head right in that spot and he was fine. The doctors said if that bullet was less than a millimeter off that spot he would have died.
Rev. Hollowell reminds me of of the case of Phineas Gage, who was working on the Rutland Rail Road in VT. On September 13, 1848 a tamping rod was blown out of the hole when the powder went off, the rod went up through his skull and he survived. (see wikipedia, Phineas Gage)
$144,000 over 25 years comes to $5760 per year. A fair amount of money, and perhaps a larger amount relatively in China, but I know plenty of people who spend that much on their hobbies. Seems like an interesting and worthwhile way to spend your time.
From Alamy: Local Chinese resident Mao Naimin works on his homemade replicas of the ancient weaponry of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) at his workshop on the rooftop of the apartment building where he lives in Xi’an city, northwest China’s Shaanxi province. The retired Chinese businessman spent 25 years and million yuan replicating the ancient weaponry of Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), the first dynasty of Imperial China. Mao Naimin started to have interest in the weapons of Qin when he brought his son to an artwork store and saw some swords used for traditional dramas and performances in 1994 in Xi’an, the city known for the world-famous terracotta armies. Then he had a rough idea of replicating the weapons excavated from the terracotta pits as a business to do. Mao spent the first 10 years from 1994 to 2004 collecting related information, data and materials as well as visiting archaeologists and experts to study and research ancient weapons. He also built a workshop on the rooftop of the apartment building he lives in to start his creation. After four years, he accomplished his first product, a replica of the bronze sword carried by the horse driver on the No. 1 chariot unearthed from the pit and on display at the terracotta army museum. Later, Mao turned out other ancient weapons including shields, arrows and crossbows. According to his estimation, Mao spent more than one million yuan replicating the weaponry over the past 25 years.
Leroy over 4 years ago
I’d say that lowers the bar on what you call “lucky.”
Bilan over 4 years ago
The spiracles may replace the esophagus, but don’t the insects still need lungs?
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 4 years ago
I hope the idiot wasn’t fishing alone.
whahoppened over 4 years ago
The breathing method is why there’s a limit to the size of an insect.
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
There is one spot in the head (I think it’s right between the eyes, but don’t quote me) where that happens. I remember a couple decades ago, a boy in my city got shot in the head right in that spot and he was fine. The doctors said if that bullet was less than a millimeter off that spot he would have died.
khmo over 4 years ago
heck of a sinus headache
Nathan Daniels Premium Member over 4 years ago
THAT’S the spear-it!
Huckleberry Hiroshima over 4 years ago
Yipe.
Dkram over 4 years ago
Rev. Hollowell reminds me of of the case of Phineas Gage, who was working on the Rutland Rail Road in VT. On September 13, 1848 a tamping rod was blown out of the hole when the powder went off, the rod went up through his skull and he survived. (see wikipedia, Phineas Gage)
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CitizenKing over 4 years ago
$144,000 over 25 years comes to $5760 per year. A fair amount of money, and perhaps a larger amount relatively in China, but I know plenty of people who spend that much on their hobbies. Seems like an interesting and worthwhile way to spend your time.
corpcasselbury over 4 years ago
From Alamy: Local Chinese resident Mao Naimin works on his homemade replicas of the ancient weaponry of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) at his workshop on the rooftop of the apartment building where he lives in Xi’an city, northwest China’s Shaanxi province. The retired Chinese businessman spent 25 years and million yuan replicating the ancient weaponry of Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), the first dynasty of Imperial China. Mao Naimin started to have interest in the weapons of Qin when he brought his son to an artwork store and saw some swords used for traditional dramas and performances in 1994 in Xi’an, the city known for the world-famous terracotta armies. Then he had a rough idea of replicating the weapons excavated from the terracotta pits as a business to do. Mao spent the first 10 years from 1994 to 2004 collecting related information, data and materials as well as visiting archaeologists and experts to study and research ancient weapons. He also built a workshop on the rooftop of the apartment building he lives in to start his creation. After four years, he accomplished his first product, a replica of the bronze sword carried by the horse driver on the No. 1 chariot unearthed from the pit and on display at the terracotta army museum. Later, Mao turned out other ancient weapons including shields, arrows and crossbows. According to his estimation, Mao spent more than one million yuan replicating the weaponry over the past 25 years.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
Unfortunately, Mr. Naimin was robbed by a man with a $50 Saturday Night Special…
Nick Danger over 4 years ago
“The pointy end goes away from you…”
Stephen Gilberg over 4 years ago
Is that a shield? It looks like a fancy old-fashioned mirror.
Thorby over 4 years ago
Good Lord! WHAT a bruise that will leave on his face! A black eye on steroids!
craigwestlake over 4 years ago
Humans in the US often have spiracles also, but it’s usually preceeded by a shotgun blast…
Buckeye67 over 4 years ago
Doesn’t the Rev. Hallowell look like Tom Brady. Without the spear of course.