Most humans are born with two kidneys as the functional components of what is called the renal system, which also includes two ureters, a bladder and a urethra. The kidneys have many functions, including regulating blood pressure, producing red blood cells, activating vitamin D and producing some glucose.
Braves' Andruw Jones hits Petco Park's longest homerun. Andruw Jones hit the longest homer ever at Petco Park, a 453-foot shot that went deep into the second deck in left-centre field, and three other Atlanta Braves connected in an 11-3 rout of the NL West-leading San Diego Padres in July 2006.
Donât remember Taco? We can understand if youâve forgotten his name. But weâre certain you remember his hit âPuttinâ on the Ritzâ from 1983. Itâs his nod to the Irving Berlin-penned hit Fred Astaire first made famous in the 1930 musical also named Puttinâ on the Ritz. Even though the song was released in the 1980s â an era where screeching guitar solos were as common as big hair and spandex clothing â Taco went with an understated tap-dance solo.