1 There are about 30,000 quills on the body of a porcupine. 2  When porcupines shake their body, the quills fall. 3  These are collected and then adorned by many African tribes as ornaments. 4  They are believed to bring good-luck.nteresting And Fun Facts About Porcupine. 1  Porcupines are the third largest rodents in the world, followed by the capybara and the beaver. 2  Porcupines are native to southern Asia, North America, South America and Africa.
The meniscus tear recovery time without surgery is about 6 weeks and the meniscus tear recovery time after surgery is somewhere between 1 and 3 mounths. Also, a recent study shows that after 1 year there is no significant diference between surgery and physical therapy.
This cartilage keeps your knee steady, but it is easily worn down with age. A small tear will result in minor swelling that will get better over two to three weeks. A more moderate tear is the type to cause pain when you bend your knee. While it may go away after a few weeks, it can easily be reinjured with overuse. The most severe cases of a meniscus tear will make it challenging to walk. Your knee may feel wobbly, or it may lock up or abruptly give out during any kind of activity.