The metal straw is preserved and remains a famous medical specimen at the Anatomy and Pathology Museum at UC San Francisco.

Image text: I'm reminded of the case of Phineas Gage who while cruising down I-80 was rear-ended and his metal beverage straw went straight through the center of his skull.
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[–] 31 points 11 months ago (4 children)

Thank god we have reusable silicone straw, safer than both one-use plastic straw and stainless steel straw.

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  • [–] 15 points 11 months ago (3 children)

    I dunno... is that surgical-grade silicone?

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