December 10, 20214 yr https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-59591301 I had never heard of this before but, then, I have led a sheltered life. Dugald Walker
December 10, 20214 yr Your link doesn't work but I was able to copy it to Firefox search and it worked. It's a problem with too much blood seeping into the head and squeezing the eyeball. One astronaut started his trip with 20/20 vision and when he got back it was 20/100. They were able to restore his eyesight. But it could be a problem on long voyages. They have developed a sleeping bag that moves the blood away from the head to the legs and feet while he is sleeping to alleviate the problem. I never heard of this myself Dugald. I read the article on BBC news science. Noel The tires are worn. The shocks are shot. The steering is wobbly. But the engine still runs fine.
December 10, 20214 yr I wanted so badly to say: Oh yeah...squashed eyeballs...I saw them in the 80's...they opened for the sex pistols...Neil Young had a walk on appearance. but I figured the joke might not convey well so I didnt. never heard of squashed eyeballs before. sounds dangerous. | Dave | I've been around for most of my life. There's always a sunset happening somewhere in the world that somebody is enjoying.
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